Broken

Two days ago, I broke my first non-toe bone since birth. I fell while roller skating for my nieces' combined birthday part (9 and 4). I had gone around the rink a couple of times and was stepping off to rest a bit, and slipped on the little ramp between the rink and the carpet. My feet rolled out from under me. While I wasn't trying to catch myself, I fell so quickly that I couldn't get my hand out of the way. I ended up slamming my left palm on the ground with my wrist at a 90 degree angle.

Here's the thing: it hurt, but I thought it was maybe just a sprained wrist. I kept skating. Not only did I skate, but I also pushed my 4 year-old niece around with her "skatemate" (pictured below) and held my 7 month-old niece (not while skating) and carried her around. It wasn't until I tried lifting the baby over my head and couldn't that I realized it might be more serious.

My niece and brother with the "skatemate." Faces removed for privacy.

Then I drove myself and my oldest niece to my brother and sister-in-law's house. When we got there I told my parents, "After we're done here, Mom is driving my and my car to an emergency room." So, that's what we did.

From instagram: First ever ER visit. #toooldforrollerskating #ifell #brokenorsprained?

Got both my elbow and my wrist x-rayed and then waited. Turns out I broke my radial head, much like the image below.

So yay, I have a temporary cast now! I go to my primary care doctor today to get a referral to an orthopedic doctor so I can figure out what's next and how long my elbow will be immobilized.

My shirt was wet from them setting the plaster splint that is holding my elbow in place.
From instagram: Broken radial head (near elbow). Temporary cast and pain killers. #firstbrokenbone

So I've been trying to remain comfortable and taking my painkillers. I've also had to figure out how to dress so that I can actually dress myself and go to the bathroom as needed. Last night, I went to a local Great Clips to get my hair washed since I can't do it myself. I'll be posting some Outfits of the Day with my cast so people can see how I've solved the problem of dressing around the cast. Hopefully I won't have it for long.

Sunshine and cupcakes,

Kati