Thursday, March 13, 2008

Kyle's arm!


Kyle was jumping on the couch yesterday and fell and broke his arm. It was pretty scary. It looked like his arm was on backwards because the broken bone was sticking out at the elbow. Luckily it didn't break through the skin but was very close. I think I stayed pretty calm ( at least calm for me). Brad was at work in Silver Reef so it was just me and the kids at the time. When Kyle fell I didn't think he had broken it because he just let out 1 scream but when I saw it I knew it was bad. I think I was kind of in shock at first because I called my sister Mandi and asked her where the hospital was. I do know where it is but at the time I couldn't think straight so she met me at the hospital and talked to me the whole drive there on her cell phone. He was a brave boy and didn't cry even once. After x-rays it was determined that he would need to have surgery so they could put some pins in him to get the bone stable. He can move his fingers but can't move his wrist up or fingers straight but we are hoping he will be able to soon. The doctors are keeping a close eye on that. They said sometimes it takes months. I'm hoping for sooner. After about an hour after surgery we got to take him home and had a long night ahead. Well so we aren't doing much of anything during spring break except for laying around and watching movies and Kyle won't be going to school for at least a week. I'm glad that everythings ok though and that Mandi was here to help me. :) Here is the picture of the x-ray. Brad took a picture of his arm at the hospital with his phone but I can't find the cable to get the picture on the computer so if I find it I'll put it on too.

9 comments:

Mandi said...

Kyle I hope you are doing ok today. You were so brave:)

Grandma Jane said...

Kyle, there are easier and less painful ways to get out of going to school.
We are glad you are ok

Brenda said...

How sad for Kyle. That looks like a terrible break. I can't believe that he didn't even cry. What a brave kid. It is so crazy that when things like this happen you can't remember where the hospital is. Thank heavens for Mandi. Hope you heal fast Kyle. Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to have your dad wait on you hand and foot.

ChrissyLee said...

wow kyle...that's bad! not a very fun way to spend your spring break huh?! sorry bud!

Cluff Family said...

Okay Sara, we wanted an update but a happier one would have been nice! (J/K) Poor Kyle... way to be tough! I hope it heals quickly for you! I hope the reat of the kiddo's are doing well and helping Kyle with his injury! I remember the last broken bone in your family.... Annie and the leg.... whilc you guys went on your cruise... she was tough too. You've got some tough kids when it comes to broken bones!

We sure miss you guys!

Jill

BARNEY BUNCH said...

Kyle,

Sorry to hear the bad news. We hope that all is going well for you now. I can't believe that you didn't even cry. You must be tough!

Heidi said...

ouch, That looks really bad. I hope he gets better really quick.I can't beleive he didn't cry.What a brave little kid.

Anonymous said...

ouch!

Spencer and Mindy said...

Kyle You Rock! i hope your arm heals quick for you! broken arms are NO FUN!

*hope you enjoyed your ice cream!!