Update on Elise's Leg

We took Elise back to the doctor this morning because she was still walking with a limp and still seemed uncomfortable. We also wanted to get a second opinion since the first pediatric orthopedist didn't even try to examine her both times we were there! The orthopedist we saw today actually examined Elise and then ordered another round of x-rays. At this point the fracture would show up on the x-ray so I was looking forward to either getting some peace of mind (if the x-ray appeared normal), or getting treatment for Elise. Sure enough the x-ray showed two small fractures. The doctor wasn't suprised; he could tell right away during the examination that it was fractured. He said that over time it would heal itself but that a cast would help Elise be more comfortable and give her more support while walking. So Elise has a hot pink cast (with silver glitter no less!) on the bottom of her right leg. They gave us a little portable boot to put on her foot which is really helpful when she tries to walk. She's been a really good sport and is handling it the best she can. She's moving around pretty well at this point so hopefully she keeps it up and in two weeks when we go back to the doctor we can get it removed! The thing I was most worried about was giving her a bath because you can't get casts wet of course! Elise LOVES her nightly baths and would play for hours in the tub if we let her. We actually pulled out her infant tub and it worked like a charm. Thank goodness!


A close-up of Elise's pink cast with silver glitter!



Trying to get the hang of walking.



Being silly as usual!



We'll keep you posted on progress...hopefully we're really on the road to recovery now!