I thank everyone for their well wishes and healing vibes. They were very much appreciated and warmed my heart. I had my followup with the orthopedist and its pretty good news. He took more x-rays and there are no breaks at all in the anke. Yay me. It is a severe sprain, grade 2 as the tendons aren’t ruptured. Again Yay me. He gave a script for an anti-inflamatory to reduce the swelling in the ankle. He also had me change from the aircast that the hospital put on for a MacDavid (Swedo) brace and told me to lose the crutches. YAY. I’m weight bearing again! Okay so its really stiff and sore but its so nice to be "walking" again. The monkeys and I will probably stay with my folks through the weekend and head home after we see how I do. Ahhhhh. I’ll spare you pictures of the now greening bruises on my foot 
Other good news, Alexander’s diaper rash is clearing up and Kat’s fever has broken. The daycare center has agreed to take them extra hours to ease the burden on mom and I during my recovery. They are so nice there and for some odd reason, the monkeys are the stars. I don’t get even a moment’s hesitation when I ask if they could take them an extra day. A bit of a relief.
I’ve even been knitting. Okay so nowhere near the quota level that I set last week, but I have been making progress. My ebony needles arrived from WEBS and while waiting at the doctor’s office this morning I switched to them for Birchington. Cate was right, they are nice needles! I managed to get three rows done while in the waiting room. By my estimates, I’m probably one or two pattern repeats away from starting to reduce rather than increase.
All in all, I think things are looking up!
Craft on.
10 responses so far ↓
1 --Deb // Jul 21, 2005 at 9:52 pm
Good news all around! Glad to hear the kids are doing better, too.
2 Donna // Jul 21, 2005 at 10:43 pm
That’s great news about your ankle. I’m glad to read that the twins are feeling better also. Sending good vibes that you and your family will have a pleasant weekend.
3 Janette // Jul 21, 2005 at 11:46 pm
Oh wow..I haven’t checked in on you and a bit! I’m sorry to hear about the injury, but glad to hear nothing’s broken. Whew. Best of luck to you in getting back to your normal routine!
4 Cassie // Jul 22, 2005 at 7:40 am
Great news!
5 Laurie // Jul 22, 2005 at 7:50 am
Excellent news! Schedule some physical therapy if it gets stiff after immobilitization.
6 Kim // Jul 22, 2005 at 8:23 am
I’ve been busy the last few days and just read about your fall. Bummer!! I did the same thing to my ankle a few years ago…..very painful, and with 2 little ones, it must be a challenge!
7 Kathleen // Jul 22, 2005 at 9:32 am
Happy Birthday from Southern Bergen County.
8 Maryellen // Jul 22, 2005 at 11:05 am
Hi Risa:
I sure hope you feel better soon. What a losy way to spend a summer day. You have great parents too. Kiss them for me!
9 margene // Jul 22, 2005 at 11:09 am
Sending healing thoughts so your down time is quick.
10 Erin // Jul 22, 2005 at 11:48 am
Glad to hear that what could have been a really major injury is not! That’s always good news. Hope you’re feeling better soon!