Thanks ladies - and answers to some of your questions/concerns

crackerjackprinter

I don't think it's nursemaid's elbow.  The only part that seems tender is her hand and she didn't have any episodes after we picked her up where she cried immediately or anything.  The symptoms don't really fit.

Her wrist may be a tiny bit swollen (how in the world do you tell baby pudge from swelling?!) but isn't bruised or anything and all the tips that otc said to check were fine.  She can move it, and has, but just cries when she does.  We did give her motrin and she was using her hand just a minute ago (sans crying) so I think it's helping a bit.  

We decided to try and see how she does with the motrin and call in the morning.  If, however, she isn't sleeping even with the motrin I'm taking her in.  No point in another torturous night.  But if we can all get some sleep with the medicine then I think that says that it can wait.

Thanks for all the help ladies, DH was glad I got other's opinions too.  Even if I had to sign off before most of them were posted.  Hopefully the rest of the night is rather uneventful!

tommigirle

good luck for a much better night!

smurfetteinred

Oh poor Maddie (and poor Mom and Dad!) I hope the Motrin helps and you can all get some sleep tonight. Let us know what you find out when you do go in.

SapphyrEyes

Is there any possibility it's just really bad growing pains and she's specifically feeling it in her arm/hand?  I know when I was younger I'd have them but I'd feel them very badly in just one specific area and no one would believe me in how much that body part hurt.  I'm just trying to offer one more possibility....

triumphantreturnofplanningbug

Hope you guys had a good night and that she's okay!