DD is in a full body cast...

RobinLA · June 2009

And I'm devastated. Sunday night, DH was changing her and she rolled off the table onto the rug. We took her to the ER but because she had finally stopped crying and fell asleep, we opted against x-rays. Dr examined her manually and thought everything was OK. Said to watch her all night and she should sleep in our bed. Needless to say, I got no sleep on Sunday.

Yesterday morning I was exhausted, nanny arrived and DD was still crying. The nanny saw she wasn't moving her left leg. So off the pedi who thought it was actually her hip but said it would take a lot for it to be broken, that it's probably just bruised but that would be painful enough for her. So off the orthopedist we go. I really thought it was going to be nothing. They took an x-ray, he takes one look and says "yup the hip bone is broken." So I ask what we do and he says without blinking "full body cast." Honestly it was like he was speaking a foreign language. I just couldn't comprehend it.

30 minutes later DD is a full body purple body cast. It goes from her toes on her left foot and ankle on her right foot up to her mid-chest. And there's large hole on the bottom where we have to tuck the diaper underneath the cast. Plus a bar going across from ankle to ankle so she looks like a triangle. I'm off course crying the whole time. Thank goodness I brought the nanny with me. DH called to see what was happening and when I told him, he just bursted into tears. I've never heard him cry so hard.

So she's in it for 6-8 weeks. I keep telling myself it's just a few weeks, it'll go by so quickly but I'm so upset. She seems happy but a little frustrated because obviously she can't move or do anything she was doing. And of course all my PP anxiety is back because I'm so sorry worried it's going to set her growth progress back - she was just figuring out how to sit up by herself and was skooting all over the place.

So there's the story. We're on day 2. We see the dr in 2 weeks. I'll keep you posted on how she's coming along.

futureMrs.Eanes · June 2009

Oh honey, I'm so sorry! This must be so hard on all of you! It must be difficult to see your LO in a cast, but I am so happy to hear that she will be okay in the end. Hang in there and know we are here for you.

Mr.&MrsS · June 2009

Oh no, I am so sorry you are all going through this! I hope she feels better really soon!!

wannalil1 · June 2009

Oh my goodness!!! I am so so sorry. I am happy to hear that the baby is tolerating the cast well, though! Hang in there and keep us posted.

cjsbdl · June 2009

Oh, bless her heart. I had a broken leg when I was a baby (grandmother dropped me then fell on me in her panic to pick me up), and had a full body cast as well. I have no lingering physical issues from it, and I'm sure your DD will be fine, too! I know it must be hard to see her that way, though. Poor baby and poor mama!

jenber77 · June 2009

OMG, that must have been so traumatic for all of you! Wishing you a speedy six to eight weeks and an excellent recovery for your DD.

JGirl2005 · June 2009

i'm so sorry....that must really be a pain for her and you guys to go through.

desabean · June 2009

Oh my goodness I'm tearing up reading this. I am so sorry you are all going through this.

susan_m · June 2009

I'm so sorry to hear what happened. I hope she has a speedy recovery.

pamela-matt · June 2009

Oh no...I am so sorry. ?My teen is in a full leg cast and that has been horrible, so I cannot even imagine what you guys are experiencing. ?Sending you tons of hugs and prayers

soccerwife · June 2009

OMG! That sounds awful - but she's OK and that's what matters.?

CBL · June 2009

Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how upset you are. Babies are resilliant and she'll be up and running in no time.

In the meantime, hugs to you and your DH. Take care

craziheazo · June 2009

I'm so sorry! I'm glad that she's okay though.

I'll pray that the next few weeks goes by quickly.

WhiteysWifey · June 2009

I am so sorry: poor baby and poor you guys ...your DH must feel terrible. Hopefully she'll recovery quickly, with little to no effects.

TheSkimmy · June 2009

Wow I am so sorry! I JUST got an email from my gf who just found out her daughter has to have hip surgery again- they did the full cast for 12 weeks and now they have to redo it.But it was a birth defect. But you don't hear about full body casts on this age very often.

It is tough but it is for the best. I am so sorry you are going through this. You will get through this and your dd will be ok!!! Hugs!

lolalillie · June 2009

I am SO sorry

I pray that your DD heals quickly.

madhatter2003 · June 2009

I'm so sorry. I'm sure she'll be just fine though.

Smudges*Mom · June 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you! I hope that her cast-time goes quickly and that she sails through things like a trooper. Keep us posted!

duke'sgirl · June 2009

Oh, you poor things. I am so sorry. I'll be praying that she heals quickly and for you and your DH. ((hugs))

gambler2100 · June 2009

I am just so sorry you are going through this - all of you. Prayers for quick recovery and patience and peace.

navyandviolet · June 2009

I am sooo sorry to hear this. Your poor little one. I had to tell you that this happened to my niece when she was just over a year. It was hard the first couple of weeks on everybody, but little ones adapt, and you will too. Then it will all be over. I will tell you now to get some amazing diaper cream now bc the diaper rashes get bad, and start buying hand play books and begin doing those to entertain. It didn't effect any of my niece's milestones at all. She picked up nearly where she left off and caught back up in no time.

sixres · June 2009

Oh no! I'm so sorry you all are going through that. It's gotta be super rough. I have tears in my eyes, I can't even imagine. I hope the 6 weeks goes by super fast and she's back to her old self without any setbacks!! Thinking about you guys!

kristinamh6 · June 2009

Poor baby! I'm sorry for you two as well, as I'm sure it's awful to see her like that. I hope the next 6-8 weeks go by very quickly. (((HUGS)))

TheShellSeeker · June 2009

Oh, I'm so sorry this happened. *big hugs* I hope the time flies by and that she is out of the cast quickly.

LucyPevensie · June 2009

OK - this is one of those situations where you have to face head on that this is AWFUL - it is going to SUCK - and you are going to grit your teeth and smile at your little girl and keep her cheerful and do your best and just get through it. You can do it sweetheart!! It won't hurt her development - just get her through it and it's going to be OK. I am so sorry you guys are dealing with this - HANG IN THERE!

oct11bride03 · June 2009

I'm so, so sorry! ((HUGS)) I can imagine that's incredibly hard for all of you.

FWIW, my mom loves to tell everyone this story - when I was a baby (maybe 6 months like your DD) I had to wear a leg brace 24/7 for a few months because of a problem with my hip (it wasn't fully developed but I don't know the name of the condition). At the time she thought it was the worst thing ever but now, almost 29 years later, she looks at me walking properly and realizes that those few months of agony on her part (and every other adult who felt awful about it) were worth it in the end because I'm perfectly fine. And the best part is I have no recollection of that time.

I know it seems like an eternity right now, but I know the next 6-8 weeks will be over in no time and your DD will be happy and healthy.

EastCoastBride · June 2009

I'm so sorry. Good luck to all of you over the next few weeks. Poor little thing Sad

leslie&brian · June 2009

I'm so sorry that you all have to go through this. It must be so difficult. I pray that the next 6-8 weeks fly by. ((hugs))

brideinOC · June 2009

Oh no!! I hope that she has a quick recovery! Take care.

alchris · June 2009

I am so sorry! It sounds so hard, but I bet she will be just fine and her progress will be all the faster when she's out of it. Many hugs to all of you!

LilSurferGirl · June 2009

Oh no - I'm so sorry! Poor DD, and poor Mommy and Daddy. I hope the 6-8 weeks go by quickly and she's back scooting around before you know it. Hang in there!

BeachBride2007 · June 2009

I'm so sorry!!!! Big hugs to you and your LO!!

weemodin · June 2009

Oh, that's just terrible! I'm so sorry!

keg · June 2009

I'm so sorry!! Luckily, at this age, I'm sure it's much harder on you than it is on her. Good luck and (((hugs)))

ancjph · June 2009

I'm so sorry this happened, but I know how you feel. A few months back Emma and I fell and she broke her leg. She had a very high break. Kids recover very quickly. I'm sure she will be just fine. If you want to talk let me know.

gabbeyh · June 2009

*HUGS* My nephew was also in a full body cast, time does go quickly. I'm glad she will be ok though.

t.bird · June 2009

oh my! you poor things- all of you!! i pray this time flies by & everything is ok!

charmcitygirl · June 2009

Oh Robin...I am so sorry to hear that Jemma is going through this. I wish that you could go back to Sunday evening and do it all over again. She will catch up with anything she's missing in the coming weeks. I am so sorry!