We had follow-up xrays today and the pediatric orthopedic specialist had a really good update for us. Based on how Desi's fracture looks today, he can take the cast off on the morning of the 27th. That's just eleven days from now! I can hardly wait. Good job little Desi bones on healing so quickly. So that's our big news for today.
While we were at Kaiser, I had them cut some of the back of the cast off. They had left me virtually no space in the back to wipe his bottom. When I flipped him over and showed them today they were impressed I had managed to keep him clean at all with the cast like that. They cut off maybe three inches in the back so I have much more room to tuck a diaper in. I also bought him diapers that are two sizes smaller than what he wears, they fit much better inside the cast and they don't have to reach around his waist anyway due to the gdiaper cover.
I heard back from Safe Kids Inland Empire. The lady I spoke with was very nice and apologetic but their speciality car seats are for the hospital she works with. She said that I should try to go though my insurance to follow up. So, from there I called Desi's pediatrician to see if he could "prescribe" a use of one of these car seats. He said he would refer it to durable medical equipment (DME) and someone would get back to me today. Of course, no one has, so I'll have to follow up tomorrow.
We had a nice day all around today!
We sat for a long time with him putting these gel clings on the sliding glass door.
He's always liked these things and I just bought him a fresh set. The only thing that kind of worries me is he started pulling them all apart after awhile. He's never done that before, but he was due for more pain meds right about then, so maybe that's why he was so destructive.
He also loves his new mangna doodle and it's one of the few things that will convince him to be on his tummy. He needs some time on his tummy but it's very hard for him to lift up his head with the weird incline of the cast. This toy is working wonders getting him to stay there.
We met some friends at the park and had a nice evening after our doctor visit.
So after a such good day with Desi, of course we came home and almost burnt the kitchen down! There was a pot holder (a gift from Orion as a toddler) stuck to the bottom on a pan and it caught fire. Anth had to take the whole pan outside and hose it off, while I kept the smoke away from the boys. The house still smells like smoke. Here's a picture of the culprit.
While we were at Kaiser, I had them cut some of the back of the cast off. They had left me virtually no space in the back to wipe his bottom. When I flipped him over and showed them today they were impressed I had managed to keep him clean at all with the cast like that. They cut off maybe three inches in the back so I have much more room to tuck a diaper in. I also bought him diapers that are two sizes smaller than what he wears, they fit much better inside the cast and they don't have to reach around his waist anyway due to the gdiaper cover.
I heard back from Safe Kids Inland Empire. The lady I spoke with was very nice and apologetic but their speciality car seats are for the hospital she works with. She said that I should try to go though my insurance to follow up. So, from there I called Desi's pediatrician to see if he could "prescribe" a use of one of these car seats. He said he would refer it to durable medical equipment (DME) and someone would get back to me today. Of course, no one has, so I'll have to follow up tomorrow.
We had a nice day all around today!
We sat for a long time with him putting these gel clings on the sliding glass door.
He also loves his new mangna doodle and it's one of the few things that will convince him to be on his tummy. He needs some time on his tummy but it's very hard for him to lift up his head with the weird incline of the cast. This toy is working wonders getting him to stay there.
We met some friends at the park and had a nice evening after our doctor visit.
That is wonderful news from the doctor! I'm so glad to hear each day you all are adjusting a little more and that Desi is doing so good.
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