The boys have been doing so great playing together as Carson has gotten older. It's so cute to watch Miles create these play worlds and have Carson interact with them.
One day we were outside and I'm cleaning up the yard while the boys play on the playscape. Both are very confident in their climbing and sliding skills and require little help. So, I'm doing my thing, trying to pick up the toys when I heard Carson crying. I turned around and he's on his hands and knees at the bottom of the ladder. I thought surely he'd fallen off the ladder (a couple ft drop) and he's fine, just upset. I take the boys inside to cool off and got Carson all set with some ice on the couch
Carson is a pretty tough kid. When he gets hurt, he'll cry for a second (if at all), but then gather himself and keep on going. --- He can definitely milk the whiny cry though --- When it had been awhile and he hadn't calmed down, I started to worry. I scooped him up to see if he'd eat and he wasn't interested. I set him down to see if he's walk, and he didn't. I thought maybe the fall made him sore, so I put him in the tub with some warm water. That seemed to calm him down long enough for Stephen and I to realize we probably needed his leg/knee/foot looked at.
So, away we go to the doctor to get some answers.
We come to find out it's broken. His Femur - the biggest bone - is broken. I was devastated. I honestly didn't think it was broken and was completely taken back. I barely held it together long enough to make it out of the office. They wrapped him up and told us to schedule an appointment with the ortho.
With everything going on, Carson was still his happy little self :)
I am thankful Becky is friends with a pediatric ortho (Lindsay) because I was able to pick her brain about what to expect / what to do, which made things SO much easier. She spelled it out pretty much exactly as it happened.
- It's a non-displaced fracture and they'll need to cast it
- The cast will be a funky one going around his waist and down his leg. It's the only way to stabilize the hip in order to heal correctly.
- They'll put him under anesthesia to apply the cast. "If they tell you they have to cut your baby open, call me immediately!" (ha!)
And sure enough, that was it. Long day at the hospital, but Carson did great.
Next day: "Mama - stuck!!" pointing at his leg. I mean... he's not wrong.. lol
The doc said after a week or so he'll start cruising and soon enough, he'll be running - with the cast. Seemed so crazy, but sure enough, a couple days later...
It was like we were back in the infant world doing tummy time, setting down blankets for him to roll around on, encouraging him to crawl, cruise and eventually...
Yall... it was a LONG 4 weeks. I didn't take many pictures during this time. I was counting down the days until he was able to be whole again. It was definitely heart wrenching to see him in this state, but kids are so resilient. Once he figured out how to move around, he was back to doing his own thing which made things a little easier.
The day had finally come... Carson gets his boo boo off!! We got his final X-rays and the doc cleared us to remove the cast. YESSS. She said he'd be wobbly and would take a couple days to get back on his feet. He might walk a little weird or have a limp for about a month or so, but he'll eventually be back to his old self.
No cast Day 1:
No cast Day 2:
I texted Lindsay and I'm like, is this okay?!?! "Yes, he wouldn't do it if it hurt. Follow his cues and you'll be great. Just don't let him on a trampoline..."
Done. Cast done. Sayonara.
Ps. 3 Days later we were at Direct Orthopedic Care thinking Miles broke his arm. UGHH - Can't catch a break! ....He didn't. Thank goodness. But COMMON boys... lets keep the bones intact....
2 • YEARS • OLD! We cannot believe it. He's grown up so much.
Carson is sweet, inquisitive, observant, will follow the big kids to the best of his ability, independent, interested in how things work, copies EVERYTHING Miles does, super smiley, snuggly and loves him some stuffies.
He's into pretend play toys like dress up, little people, our vet clinic and is mastering shape/color puzzles. He LOVES anything that can be pushed - lawn mower, tractors, cars, etc. He's interested in the potty and will often tell you if he needs a change (not 100% consistent). He likes to read, dance, loves to be outside and ice - all the ice.
While Miles was very interested in anything gross motor, Carson seems to be content in figuring things out on his own time. He's not scared to try new things. But, if he doesn't like, he's not likely to do it again.
He's a very picky eater, love his shoes and is talking up a storm. "Dow!" (Thank you) He has a lot of his words correctly sound and can talk in 2-3 word sentences. "Up, peez" "Mo Ice ow" (More ice water) "Tra-char broKe" "Uh, oh! StuCK!" And funny enough, he emphasizes the sounds Miles had trouble with. "TruCK"
He'll come out of nowhere, grab your hand and guide you to something he wants to show you. Or, he'll pat his hand on the ground/couch telling you he wants you to sit/play.
2 Year Old stats (these are a little skewed bc our appointment was 3 weeks after his real birthday):
28 lbs - 48th Percentile
35.5" - 82nd Percentile
22nd in BMI
For his 2nd birthday, we waited on his party because we wanted him to get his leg cast off first. Totally worth the wait people. It's critter time!
We kept it small and just invited our pod and the Grandparents. We had a total blast! The highlight of the party? The awesome petting Zoo! Tiny Tails came and set up their area fit for 5 kids at a time. They had a chicken, hedgehog, 2 bunnies, guinea pig, turtle and bearded dragon that the kids could hold in their lap and pet. Carson was a little hesitant at first but stayed in with the animals almost the entire time. He was so excited! I'm pretty sure the adults were having just as much fun with these animals as the kids. ha!
Charlie said she had a great time, but for every animal, her eyes got bigger and bigger lol
Lia was in absolute heaven
The Tiny Tails lady asked Charlie if she wanted the bearded dragon on her shoulder. She said yes. Did she regret her decision... maybe.
Closing the party - Life of Pets 2. Perfect for our theme :)
Thanks to everyone for coming and making this day so so fun for Carson! Happy Birthday sweet boy :)
