Jim Alfredson Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 I'm just waiting until midnight to give her another dose of Tylenol 3. At around 11:15am this morning Zora and I were in my basement studio jammin' (me on organ, she on drums) when she decided she was tired of playing and went to spin around in my computer chair. I kept playing organ, only to look up mere seconds later to her launching herself off the computer chair, which rolled out from under her, causing her to lose her balance and she hit the floor on one hand. The floor is a thin layer of carpet, no padding, and then concrete. I knew she had really hurt herself instantly. I felt her arm, which she wasn't moving, and it was like a wet noodle. I took her upstairs, cut open her shirt to get a better look, almost lost it (had to breath deep a few times to catch myself), got some ice, called my wife and told her to come home now (I didn't have a car with a car seat in it). We drove to the ER and just got home around 10pm. The doctor had to do surgery, putting three pins in, and she has a big cast on her entire left arm. My poor little 3 1/2 year old sweetie. I think I can feel my hair turning grey. I'm sure those of you with children have experienced something like this, but it was my first time. One of the worst moments of my adult life, for sure. Quote
DGitin Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Jim, it happened to my granddaughter two years ago when she was jumping on her bed and took a tumble. She is now an agile 7-year-old, so I can testitfy that they do recover. Quote
Tim McG Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 I'm just waiting until midnight to give her another dose of Tylenol 3. At around 11:15am this morning Zora and I were in my basement studio jammin' (me on organ, she on drums) when she decided she was tired of playing and went to spin around in my computer chair. I kept playing organ, only to look up mere seconds later to her launching herself off the computer chair, which rolled out from under her, causing her to lose her balance and she hit the floor on one hand. The floor is a thin layer of carpet, no padding, and then concrete. I knew she had really hurt herself instantly. I felt her arm, which she wasn't moving, and it was like a wet noodle. I took her upstairs, cut open her shirt to get a better look, almost lost it (had to breath deep a few times to catch myself), got some ice, called my wife and told her to come home now (I didn't have a car with a car seat in it). We drove to the ER and just got home around 10pm. The doctor had to do surgery, putting three pins in, and she has a big cast on her entire left arm. My poor little 3 1/2 year old sweetie. I think I can feel my hair turning grey. I'm sure those of you with children have experienced something like this, but it was my first time. One of the worst moments of my adult life, for sure. My daughter was about 7 when she tripped and fell off of the curb while playing with the neighbor kids. Fractured leg and in a cast. I was devestated. Good news? This too shall pass. Welcome to Parenthood. Quote
AndrewHill Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry man, hope she has a quick and safe recovery. Reminds me when my daughter wiped out on her bike last year and she actually had a little pebble inbedded in her arm which had to be surgically removed. She cried all the way through it, but once it was over, she forgot it almost even happen. Hopefully, it will be a distant memory for her too, and before you know it, she will barely remember it. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Posted November 9, 2007 I broke my collar bone four times, so now I know what my parents went through. That's the right word for it: devastating. Thank you all for the support. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Yeah, she'll be fine, but you'll bear the emotional scars forever. Thank goodness they're worth it! Quote
medjuck Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Hope she gets the cast off soon. Don't beat youself up-- it seems to be part of growing up. My daughter was in and out ofthe emergency rooms with broken bones, sprains and even burns. She's now 21 and doing fine. (Strangely my son-- who's younger-- had many fewer injuries, though he did break his wrist once.) Quote
Aggie87 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 My daughter broke her collarbone falling off a carousel horse when she was about 6. I still feel horrible about it, though she made it through fine. I'm sure she will remember it more from the story telling about it than the actual event. Just like I'm betting Zora will as well. Quote
JSngry Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 ...now I know what my parents went through... Tip o'the iceberg dude, tip o'the iceberg... Don't say you weren't warned. Quote
White Lightning Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Nothing is broken (yet) but I can really relate to your anguish. Hang in there, Jim. Kids recover really fast! Quote
Noj Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry to hear it, Jim. Good thing kids heal quick. I think I've sprung a few gray hairs just watching my nieces and nephews play in the pool--and not get hurt. Seriously, I was this daredevil kid and now I'm the lamest, most worrying Uncle. Quote
Free For All Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 I'm surprised I ever made it through childhood. I was a total hyperactive dumbshit. When I was in fourth grade we were getting ready to go to the State Fair and I was excitedly jumping up and down on my parents bed (they weren't in it). I jumped too high, rebounded off the ceiling, hit the floor and broke my MF collarbone. No State Fair for me! I've also got several chipped teeth from various acts of recess stupidity. Sorry to hear about Zora, Jim. I'm sure it's horrible to see your little sweetie in pain. I'm sure she'll heal up fine- in the meantime, it may be time for some special treats! Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 broken arm for mine, fell off a swing set. that arm still bends past straight over 40 years later, and she is none the worse for it. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Didn't like to hear that she required an operation, but I know from my studies that kids' bones heal very easily. She'll be alright, Jim. Big scare, I bet. Hang in there! Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted November 9, 2007 Author Report Posted November 9, 2007 We were hoping it wouldn't require surgery, but she fractured two bones and dislodged a couple others. She really messed it up. I'm hoping the scar will remind her to think before she leaps! This morning I got up after my wife and Zora and Zora was on the couch eating a purple popsicle... at 7:00am!!! Talk about getting spoiled! Quote
MoGrubb Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 My little sweetpea broke her elbow! Aww, geez. I feel your pain. Quote
Van Basten II Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Broke my elbow once by falling down the stairs in the subway. I landed on my keester with both hands protecting my fall. Unfortunately my left elbow separated in two at the impact. Was about one month in a cast and since i'm a southpaw, i could not manage to do a single thing properly and could not work. Not a lot of fun during that time. Get well Zora Quote
Joe G Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Oh no, Pumpkin Pie! Sorry to hear about Zora, Jim. I'm sure it's horrible to see your little sweetie in pain. I'm sure she'll heal up fine- in the meantime, it may be time for some special treats! Exactly. But no too many treats - she might decide it was a good idea after all. Quote
paul secor Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Serious and upsetting stuff. The good news for her is that she'll probably get over it long before you do. Maybe thinking about that will help you and your wife get over it sooner too. Quote
BERIGAN Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry to hear about this Jim!!! Never too late to bubble wrap the entire house! Quote
BERIGAN Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 I'm surprised I ever made it through childhood. I was a total hyperactive dumbshit. When I was in fourth grade we were getting ready to go to the State Fair and I was excitedly jumping up and down on my parents bed (they weren't in it). I jumped too high, rebounded off the ceiling, hit the floor and broke my MF collarbone. No State Fair for me!.... Dude, did you know you were really, really lucky??? My Dad's best friend's daughter is a nurse and works for the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dealing with kids. One of the toughest cases for her (Next to a little kid dying of Cancer wanting to be held by her, because she was so cold, and Mom had briefly left the hospital) was a 14-15 year old girl who, while staying at a hotel, jumped up and down on the bed and hit the ceiling. Apparently there was a support beam right where her head hit...Now she's a quadriplegic. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) My oldest is in college now, but back when she was around Zora's age, she had a knack for breaking bones. She jumped off the changing table at 9 moths and broke her collar bone. She bounced off her grandmother's bed and broke her arm. She played around with an exercise machine and crushed her finger. But she's fine now. You would never know she had those broken bones. It breaks your heart to see them hurt, especially when they start crying at the hospital, but it is reassuring to know that kids heal fast. Edited November 9, 2007 by Kevin Bresnahan Quote
DukeCity Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry to hear about Zora! I'm sure it was a horrifying experience for both of you. Hope she mends quickly. Quote
catesta Posted November 9, 2007 Report Posted November 9, 2007 Sorry Jim. No doubt she will heal fine. Quote
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