My DS2, who is 3, fell over today and split his lip :( It's a small cut, just short of 1cm.
We took him to A&E to be checked out expecting to be told he was fine and it would heal on its own. However, the paedeatric nurse advised us because the cut is on his "lip border" he would need stitches. We've been referred to our city hospital tomorrow morning for him to be "put under" and stitched.
Now the impression the nurse gave was that this would happen, not that he'd be checked by the plastic surgeon and they would make the decision. This made me think it was a necessity. Looking at the cut, it looks fine. Not necessary to put such a small child through starvation for the anaesthetic and the overall ordeal for what amounts to a small scar.
But I'm worried about what if we don't go? Whats the worst that can happen?
I'm really asking AIBU not to take him to this appointment in the morning? I really don't want to put him through more than is necessary but will absolutely take him if there is something I'm just not seeing.
TIA and sorry its so long :)
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Boys2mam · 25/09/2011 16:57
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