I took Reese in to get her hard cast on Tuesday. Reese was VERY nervous about getting a cast and has expressed her anxiety in some unloving ways all week. I feel so bad for her that this happened, and that she has to face pain that is from an accident and it's totally out of her control. Unknowns are upsetting for her personality and she reminded me of it that morning, dramatically. I did my best to help her calm her fears.
The Orthopedic Doctor was great and showed us the XRay and pointed out the buckle fracture to Reese, and explained how it heals. It's a pretty miraculous process, the way the body grows new bone to restore itself. When he started to fit her arm with padding and dressing, he paused. Just stopped what he was doing and went back to look at the X-ray again. He came back with a removable cast and told Reese that she won't have to get a fiberglass cast as long as she promises to keep this on 24/7 except to shower. She sighed with relief and thanked him. I'm so happy for her that she can bend her elbow and feel less restricted. She's happy to be able to shower and wash her own hair. Apparently, it's a humbling experience to be bathed by your mother when you're 10 years old.
We'll go back for X-rays of her progress in 3 weeks.
Before returning to school, I took little miss out to Johnny Carinos for a lunch date to have a talk and remind her that I'm on her team. We're on the same side and I'm her biggest cheerleader. I think every kid needs an occasional reminder of who our adversary really is, and where we should aim our feelings of opposition. It's easy to forget this, and direct anger and frustration at mom, since she's always there. I hope Reese knows I'm not there to block her way. I'm behind her. I'm lifting her up, I'm catching some falls, I'm supporting her with love while she directs her own course.
You can do hard things. You are "the captain of your soul", so press forward, Dolly. Mom's got your back.
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Love love love!
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