Back from hosp. Unfortunately no appt at fracture clinic to see specialist orthopaedics till Thurs, but A & E (the only way to get into system took an Xray and reassured me that it was healing. Felt a bt stressed not to see someone in Ortho but apparently that's the way it's done.
Thanks for input Scatty - my brother broke his leg two years ago and said a large plastic milk carton was invaluable, so that's what we've been using .
Ds1 can't use crutches only zmmer frame, so stairs are out. we've brought a neighbour's wheelchair from Eire. Went on bus with it today and it was easy(only doesn't have brakes)but needs to be replaced with safer version.
We've had a nice day really, lunch in hosp cafe (we love that cafe)Saltbeef sandwiches, then a few craft books and cds to tide us over next few weeks from highstreet on way home.
TM glad op went well from my brief scanning of threads, hope all is on the mend, but you sound still worn out. It is so hard juggling recovery with childcare. Had my first taste of insomnia waiting for ds's big op on 29th Oct, lying in hospital unable to sleep at all, just worry worry worrying. The next day I was complete wreck, so I now have an inkling of how awful Insomnia must be for you and Grouchy.
Tomorrow I have an minor op. Dh is helping for three days; not good timing, but it is all booked so I think I am just sticking with it.
Scatty, I think you are doing a fantastic job. I think physiotherapists must have to put up with patients offloading all their negativity and pain day after day - it must be so wearing to help yet not get sucked down. You must be a saint, as well as having all the skill required to know all the stuff about muscles, bones etc.
Anyway physio in Ireland told me all sorts of amazing stuff, about how kids' bones need to be "pounded" as in running, jumping, falling, pushing. Swimming wasn't enough to make bones strong and healthy, they got stronger the more impact they got So it isn't possible to avoid exercise that might cause accidents, except possibly rugby....
Goodness, enough posting for another week!
Bb Friday