Saturday, September 19, 2009

Whoopsy

Remember when I casually mentioned a sprained ankle the MiL had? Turns out, it wasn't sprained; it was broken. And she had to have surgery on it Thursday. And she's not supposed to put any weight on it for two months. And she has to hobble around on crutches.

At least it's not snowing yet. Yay?
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14 comments:

  1. Chiot's RunSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    OOO, poor poor MIL. Looks like you'll be playing nurse for a few months. Being on crutches sure is no fun. Wish her best of luck healing quickly for me. Hopefully she'll be back to 100% for spring gardening season!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    The MiL should get a handicapped car permit for those months. It saved us lots of trouble when Slade broke his ankle.

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  3. Phoo-DSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Oh no! What a bummer. I hope she can manage alright on the crutches. Hang in there MIL!

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  4. sheilaSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Well that sucks. Hope all goes well and MIL is dancing by the New Year.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I don't think we got the story on
    the ankle sprain , now break. Ouchie...goodness. Take care Mil.

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  6. me againSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Well doesn't that suck! I can't imagine how frustrating this will be, especially doing stairs.....
    ==lennie==

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  7. rlsSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    How did that happen? I second the suggestion for the temporary handicapped parking permit; I had one when I had foot surgery a few years ago and I was so thankful for it. Hope you heal quickly, MiL!

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  8. PatSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Sorry to hear about the broken ankle. Crutches are tiring. Good luck to her. And to YOU - her nursemaid!

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  9. DaisySeptember 19, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    oh, nno! I hope she's better soon.

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  10. SusanSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Aw man! My MiL usually breaks things around Christmas time and has to go to the hospital. I think it's my cooking.

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  11. jeanSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Please tell your MIL I hope she heals quickly.

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  12. KaySeptember 19, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Saying "OUCH" for your poor MIL and "Hang in there" to you. Farmer-Dear had the same experience this summer. We thought it was broken. It finally gave him enough trouble he went and had it x-rayed. Yup, it's broken. MD wanted to schedule surgery for screws. F-D said "No" he has too much going on until after harvest. He's in a gel splint now.

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  13. milSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Thanks for all the good thoughts, folks. K and A are taking exceptional care of me (knowing that when the time comes, I'll be able to walk the little one so K can catch a nap. ) Heck, I would have done that without the ankle -- but maybe I shouldn't let on.

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  14. Tara_LBSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Ouchie! Glad to hear that you're coping ok! Amazing though isn't it? That you only JUST found out that is was broken? The human body is an amazing thing! My sister broke her wrist a few years ago, she only found out that it was actually broken after about a week when my Mom dragged her to the doc!
    Heal quickly!

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