Zachary didn't need stitches after all. The cut on his foot had closed by the time a nurse practitioner was able to see him, and no amount of prying would open the wound. However, because the cut is on the ball of Zach's foot, extreme care must be taken to avoid exacerbating the situation.
So instead of stitches....
...Zach soaked his foot in iodine solution....
...got super glue and steri-strips...
...a gauze wrapping...
...a protective boot...
...and CRUTCHES! Can you believe it? Crutches.
For the next 24-48 hours he is supposed to elevate his foot.
For the next 7-10 days, he can't put pressure on his foot.
No walking, running, bike riding, P.E., recess, zoo trips,
park trips, play structure time, etc.
All I can do is laugh. Maniacally.
It should be an interesting week, to say the least!
So instead of stitches....
...Zach soaked his foot in iodine solution....
...got super glue and steri-strips...
...a gauze wrapping...
...a protective boot...
...and CRUTCHES! Can you believe it? Crutches.For the next 24-48 hours he is supposed to elevate his foot.
For the next 7-10 days, he can't put pressure on his foot.
No walking, running, bike riding, P.E., recess, zoo trips,
park trips, play structure time, etc.
All I can do is laugh. Maniacally.
It should be an interesting week, to say the least!
5 comments:
Of course this happens right before you move. When it rains, it pours.
Good luck with everything else, though. No more monkeys jumping on toys!
Oh my gosh, of all the kids to be restricted from physical activity! That Garry sure is a nice husband to take them to Urgent Care for you. I'm glad he's ok, that crazy kid. :)
Well Zach, you just need some attention huh? Crutches are kind of fun for a couple of days and that's about all. It's a good thing you'll only need them that long. Have a fun last week in Beaverton.
No, your house is the house of anti-boring. So sorry about Zach. Give him our love.
what the heck?
are you serious?
poor little fella. give him a hug for me. and tell his armpits to hang in there. crutches make my armpits hurt.
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