Lexie's broken arm

Monday was Lexie's check up appointment for her arm. I really expected everything to be great with her arm. They did some X-rays to check how everything was healing and then we went back to our room. The doctor came in, looked at me and said "come here. I want to show you the X-rays." My stomach sank. I knew it wasn't good. The X-rays had showed that the small bend in her bone had went from a bend of just under 10 degrees to a bend of 35 degrees. He said that he would need to do surgery rite away to break the bend in the bone so her arm could heal properly. When he said surgery my mind thought "rods and pins!" I gulped and felt like crying. Luckily I had a bottle of water in my bag to sip on. Sounds weird but it helped.  I held back the tears as he explained the whole procedure. As soon as we got home I got the kids settled and eating lunch then went upstairs to call Andrew. As soon as I started telling him about everything I lost it! I knew everything would turn out ok, but I just couldn't help worry about my little girl! I hate so bad that she has a broken arm and has to be in a cast, but now has to go through even more! 

It was a long evening and night! I couldn't help but be worried. I kneeled beside her bed and prayed for her while she slept. I know God is the ultimate healer and everything is in His hands. 

Lexie's appointment was first thing bright and early yesterday morning. We arrived by 6:30 am to the surgery center.

They called Lexie back right away. I went back with her while daddy and Lance watched cartoons and ate some snacks. We explained to Lance some of what was going to happen to Lexie and how he needed to be the best big brother to Lexie and helper for mom & dad. We gave him a couple little hot wheels cars (his latest obsession) for being so good.

Lexie did great prepping for her procedure. She got a party dress (gown), party hat (hair net) and bracelet (ID bracelet). Lexie did so good even when the nurse took her away from me. She really thought she was there for a party. I went to sit with daddy and Lance and the waiting began. It really wasn't long at all but it felt like hours. They finally came and got me and sat me in a room. Lexie's doctor came in sat and told me all about how the procedure went. He showed me the new X-rays. He was very pleased with the closed reduction and said the bone should heal up nicely.

Soon a nurse came and got me and told me Lexie was awake. I knew this would be the hardest part. Seeing my little girl so scared and crying broke my heart!!! I gave her a Snow White Barbie thinking it would make her happy. My poor baby! She just wanted to go home. I grabbed her up, held her tight and rocked her. I cried a little, but didn't lose it like I thought. 

The nurse was getting some last minute readings (blood pressure, heart rate, etc..) while I held Lexie. Lexie wanted her gone to bad. She said "I don't like you! Go away! Shoo! Shoo!" When the nurse tried to talk to her about her Barbie Lexie yelled "don't touch my Barbie!" The nurse ignored her and kept on talking to her about how pretty it was. Lexie covered her Barbie and then yelled "don't look at it!" She was so mad! I have never seen Lexie act this way. SHe is normally the sweetest little girl. Once the IVs were out we was able to go home. 

Once home Lexie still just wanted her mommy. She didn't want no one else to talk to or even look at her. It was kind of weird because once the medicine wore off she was back to her happy sweet self. Mommy and Lexie took a long nap and then woke up refreshed and happy. After that, the day went great. Seriously, you wouldn't have even known what my little girl had been through that morning. 

Our families called and texted us all day checking in on Lexie. We are so grateful for all the thoughts and prayers! Andrew's Aunt Diane sent Lexie some balloons and a teddy bear.

My sister Julie had sent the kids a package last week which happened to arrive yesterday. Our families really helped cheer up the kids and help Andrew and I feel supported! This was definitely the hardest moment We have had to go through as a parents. Andrew remained pretty calm throughout everything. I was so glad he took the day off! He is my rock! 

This morning we had a quick check up to make sure she had recovered okay from the anesthesia yesterday and that her pain medicine was working. Friday we go back to the doctor to get a hard cast put on again. 

Lexie wearing one of the bows Aunt JuJu made for her.