So, we were out at dinner last night (we have a few hours off on Sunday afternoon/early evening) and as we were finishing up and getting ready to go home, Caleb kept saying over and over, "We go doctor!" Ever since last Thursday when the family went with me for an ultrasound (aka "the doctor") Caleb wants to go all the time. Every time we get in the car he asks if we are going to the doctor. So, as we were coming home from dinner we had to politely tell Caleb that no, we were not going to the doctor and that we were going home.
When we get home Jason and I go through our back door. Caleb and Alaina went around to the other side of the house where our boys live. The door was locked but one of the other staff let them in. I am in my living room when I hear the coffee table make a really loud bang. I hear a scream and I run in to see Caleb on the floor screaming and blood everywhere. I call Jason in and we try for about ten minutes to get the bleeding to stop. He hit the top of his nose and the blood just kept coming. Caleb was hysterical. Jason was with him as I frantically tried to figure out what to do. Our boys were due back any minute, we had two other kids to deal with, and we don't know any of the doctors or hospitals around here.
After talking with one of the gals on staff who is a nurse, we decided to take him downtown to a Pediatric ER. Jason wanted to go to so we found someone to watch our dorm boys and the whole family piled back in the car. Caleb didn't even want to go (he had already stuck a DVD in and wanted to sit on our bed and watch!) I told him, "Caleb, we need to go see the doctor." Alaina chimes in in, "That's just what you wanted Caleb!" LOL!
The hospital was fantastic. I have never been in a pediatric ER before but it was amazing. Just for kids means a playroom in the waiting area and staff who know how to deal with children. We did a LOT of waiting throughout the evening, but the staff were so good. They brought toys into his room (including a new Matchbox car for him to take home), coloring sheets, and a race car for him to "drive." The room had a TV in it too.
Caleb was a trooper! He just wanted to play -- oblivious to the fact that every time he even slightly touched his nose the wound would start gushing again. But he just did so good! When they finally came in to do the stitches (the cut was too deep for the new dermabond "glue" stitches) they came in with the doctor, with two nurses, a board to strap him down on and restrain him, and medicine to sedate him. I told them to hold off on restraining and sedating him until we could see how he would do. I just held his hand and talked to him as they gave him shots to numb him and one of the nurses worked furiously to keep the blood out of his eyes. He just laid there -- didn't even flinch! And about half way through the stitches he fell asleep! The nurses said they had NEVER seen anything like it. For a while, one of them kept checking his pulse to make sure he was okay! But he was fine. What a guy. I love that little man more than words can say!
BEFORE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL -- CALEB TOO BUSY WATCHING TV TO WANT TO GO
WAITING FOR THE DOCTOR
WAITING FOR THE FIRST NUMBING TO TAKE EFFECT
DURING STITCHES
FINISHING UP
WAITING TO BE DISCHARGED
With almost five years of parenting under my belt, it is kind of hard to believe that this is our first experience with an ER and with stitches!
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So, our little set back last night is going to make today even MORE crazy than it already was going to be! I haven't packed a thing for Vegas, haven't grocery shopped, haven't gotten the house ready for Jason's mom to come in today, haven't gotten any of my travel info ready, etc. etc. It will be a busy 24 hours to say the least!
If I can get through the next day, I think I will actually be excited for my trip. I am excited to meet the other SOY finalists, to meet and spend time with the CK staff, and to see a little of Las Vegas. CK is going to keep us pretty busy, but it should be a fun type of busy. I am also excited for a little page swap that all the finalists are doing. We all wanted a mini-book about our SOY experience so we have all made 10 2-page 6x6 pages to swap. On one page we left room for a 4x6 picture and on the other page we have a picture of our shoes and how they match our personality. Here is a little peek at my pages...
Alrighty...well, I can't put off starting my day any longer. House to clean, kids to feed and bathe, clothes to pack, work to be done, meetings to attend, groceries to be bought, naps to be taken (mine, hopefully!), etc. etc.
I have no idea what my time or internet situation will be so I can't promise I will be back on until Friday or Saturday. We'll just see how it goes!
Hope you have a GREAT week!
Your poor baby! I'm so glad he's okay. I'll be praying for you this week; I hope you have a great time!
Posted by: joelsgirl_Kellie | September 17, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Good luck this week - and have fun! Sorry to hear about your little guy - that's incredible that he fell asleep:)
Safe trip!
Posted by: Leslie (lhaslem) | September 17, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Poor, brave Caleb! Hope he heals up quickly. Best wishes and blessings for this next week. Will be praying for you!!!
Posted by: Jacki | September 17, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Caleb looks absolutely gorgeous even in those pictures! what a looker you have ;) Glad to hear he is ok! what a scare hey?
hope you can get everything organized for your trip with no further dramas :)
Posted by: Michelle Filo | September 17, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Poor baby!! I am glad he did so well in the ER though and didn't have to be strapped down!! What a little tropper!!
Woohoo for Vegas!! Wishing you all the luck in the world...I know we all would love to see your name announced as the SOY winner!! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!! You'll be right down the street from me (we live in North Las Vegas)!!
Posted by: KirstyB | September 17, 2007 at 09:36 PM
Welcome to the world of boys =) It will probably not be your last trip to the ER. Glad Caleb did so well for the doctors. I'll be praying that you will be really efficient today and get everything ready to go to Vegas. Have fun!
Posted by: Stephanie | September 17, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Oh POOR Caleb!!!! And I agree with Stephanie above me...welcome to the world of boys. Aside from visits to the ER, there'll be tons of scratches and bruises to come :)
Hope you have an uneventful trip to Vegas! Good luck packing!
Posted by: Rona | September 17, 2007 at 10:54 PM
oh my! poor little guy - poor mom!!!
i can't WAIT to hear about your vegas trip - i so wish i had kept my reservation - ugh!!!!
talk to me when you get back - i'm sure rooting for ya!
xoxo,d
Posted by: deann mcdaniel | September 17, 2007 at 11:25 PM
oh my goodness... you poor thing.. I know how hard that is on the mommy too. I am glad everything went so well.
Posted by: Joy Gross | September 18, 2007 at 06:48 AM
Look at Caleb - oh my goodness. Funny how God works to make him comfortable with Dr's by him getting excited about your Dr. appt. Glad he is okay and bummer that he needed stitches.
God bless your travels and have FUN - I can't wait to hear if you are the winner!
Posted by: MandaKay | September 18, 2007 at 09:16 PM
I just saw on the CK site that Elizabeth won. I just have to tell you just how very proud I am of you!! You constantly amaze & inspire me...and I'm so lucky to call you my friend! I hope you're having a wonderful time and meeting lots of amazing people. I can't wait to read all about it!
Posted by: KellieP | September 20, 2007 at 11:25 AM