Broken Bones

It was only a matter of time but Sunday, December 6th was the day it became a reality. Mason had his first accident that resulted in a broken bone. Broken bones to be specific. His left radius and ulna were broken as he put his hand out to brace himself while the go-cart tipped from two wheels to no wheels on the ground. 

The first doctor's appointment was in Sutton were they x-rayed to confirm and then temporally casted his arm. 

The second appointment was in Henderson with the orthopedic surgeon who determined that it should be reset and casted. 

The third appointment was back in Henderson for a pre-op exam and Covid test. The Bee book we brought along to complete homework on in the car was also entertaining while waiting in the exam room.

The fourth appointment was at York General Hospital where they used anesthesia to put him under for about 10 mins to reset the bones and cast his arm. Tom, the anesthesiologist, was impressed with Mason's knowledge and even tried to set him up with his granddaughter in New York. The only stipulation was that Mason was not allowed to drive her around in his go-kart.

Dr. Bigelow, RN Jolene and the staff took great care of him. Mason's Sunday school teacher, Maryah Friesen, was a familiar face as the operating room nurse. We are so fortunate to have access to excellent healthcare in our rural community. 

We were in and out of the hospital in about two hours time. Mason did so much better than expected. He woke up smiling telling stories about his dream of driving a race car and couldn't wait to head home to play. He wasn't even hungry after fasting for 18 hours. He never once complained about pain or discomfort so we didn't even give him any pain meds. 

Needless to say the broken bones haven't slowed him down one bit! He chose a black cast to wear for 5 weeks and then I am sure he will be right back to whipping kiddies. Thank goodness he melts this mama's heart because some days I wonder if the stress he creates is worth my health. 

Aunt Kelly said, "He is the cutest patient she has ever seen." I have to agree!