Bloodclots and more really fun stuff!

So, when jeff got his cast off this morning the dr was worried he may have a bloodclot, and sent him to the ER. Sure enough, he has two!!!! So scary! Also, we wanted to share with you all how horrible his incision looks!(they assure us that it looks great!). Still waiting for the dr to tell us how to treat it . What FUN.......!!!!!

Warning! Bathroom post ahead.....

So tonight we were all downstairs watching a movie. Evie was sitting by me and kind of paying attention, but mostly playing with Randy (who was sitting in my lap). Then she started saying something that sounded like Pee dee. She wanted my help with pee dee. I tried to figure it out, then put her off for a while, but she was insistent. Mommy, come help me with pee dee. I thought, hmm, maybe she needs to go to the bathroom.....but I don't say pee pee, I say wet........hmmm. I said to clarify, you need to go to the bathroom and sit on the toilet? YES! she said. So we went, and I took off a dry diaper, and she wet a lot! I said, Evie you just went wet! She said, no, I went pee dee.....! So after thinking about it for a while, my friends little boy is potty training right now, and Evie spent some time over there yesterday and he says pee pee, so there you go!!!!! What a girl! We will see if can get her to call it what I want now!!!! Maybe this child will potty train herself!!

Sara leading the way

Sara won the leading away award at Altara elementary for being such a great student. Both she and Robbie got perfect report cards at parent teacher conference too.

A Halloween song by Evie

Evie love to sing and play the piano. This song has Halloween in it a
lot.

Happy Halloween

We had another fun Halloween! This was our pumpkin carving party. Everyone drew their own faces on, and Jeff (the gimp) helped them carve. We ended the evening toasting the seeds, and man were they yummy!!

I only had this pic of everyone w/ the pumpkins carved, so sorry about Sara's shirt.......

Randy the Dragon. I know he looks thrilled, but I wanted to show off his tail!

Evie the Mouse!! She was so excited to go Trick or Treating, and practiced a lot before we went!
She also sang happy birthday when we lit the candles on the pumpkins. So cute!

Robbie as Anakin, the "good" Jedi. This was after many conversations on which Anakin he should be, the bad one or the good one. I voted for good! (P.S. a huge, gigantic thanks to Grandma Wilkey for saving a crazy momma and making the costume for him!)

And finally, Sara the Queen. We found the dress at TJ Max, and she felt sooooo beautiful in it!!! What a find! She especially loved all the makeup I put on her! What fun!

Saras PTA Reflections contest Piano Composition

This is Sara's original piano composition. It is called beauty is a
butterfly.

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Snow!

Evie is so fun this year! She is loving the changing seasons. When the leaves first started falling off our tree in the backyard, she was mystified, and said "mommy, can you fix it?" So cute! Well, when she saw snow falling today, she couldn't get her shoes and coat on fast enough! She walked around outside for a while, and even swung on the swings for a minute, and then she was done. So fun to discover the seasons for the first time in memory!

A day at the Zoo

We went to the zoo with our friends Meg and Marie before I broke my achilies.

The missing photo.

Pop! goes the Achilles tendon.

This blog is to be sung to the tune of Pop goes the weasel.

 

All around the basketball court. The Jeffrey chased the basketball. The Jeffreythought 'twas all in fun. Pop! goes his Achilles tendon.

 

Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

Achilles tendon rupture

Achilles (uh-KIL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It most commonly occurs in people playing recreational sports.

The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can tear (rupture). An Achilles tendon rupture can be partial or complete.

If you have an Achilles tendon rupture, you might feel a pop or snap, followed by an immediate sharp pain in the back of your ankle and lower leg that makes it impossible to walk properly. It almost feels like you've been kicked, or even shot.  CHECK!

Surgery is often the best treatment option to repair an Achilles tendon rupture.

Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture include:

• Pain, possibly severe, and swelling near your heel check, Check, CHECK!
• An inability to bend your foot downward or "push off" the injured leg when you walk Check
• An inability to stand up on your toes on the injured leg Check
• Often people report hearing a popping or snapping sound when the injury occurs. With a partial rupture, you may still be able to move your foot, and you may experience less severe pain and swelling.  , CHECK!

When to see your doctor
Seek medical advice immediately if you feel a pop or snap in your heel, especially if you can't walk properly afterward. An Achilles tendon rupture requires prompt treatment. Check

 

Causes

By Mayo Clinic staff

Your Achilles tendon helps you point your foot downward, rise on your toes and push off your foot as you walk. You rely on it virtually every time you move your foot.

In most cases, ruptures of the Achilles tendon occur at a spot on the tendon that receives less blood flow. This may weaken that section of the tendon, which also tends to degenerate with age.

Ruptures often are caused by a sudden increase in the amount of stress on your Achilles tendon. Common examples include:

• Occasional or increased participation in recreational sports  Wouldn't you know I just started playing basket ball on Thursdays at the church.
• Falling from a height
• Stepping into a hole

Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

Factors than may increase your risk of Achilles tendon rupture include:

• Age. The peak age for Achilles tendon rupture is 30 to 40.  Check
• Sex. Achilles tendon rupture is up to five times more likely to occur in men than in women. Check
• Obesity. Extra pounds may increase the stress placed on your Achilles tendon. I'm no longer technically obese.  Still over weight though.

Recreational sports
Achilles tendon injuries occur more often in sports that involve running, jumping and sudden starts and stops. Examples include:

• Running
• Soccer
• Basketball Check
• Tennis
• Softball
• Hockey

Treatments and drugs

By Mayo Clinic staff

Surgery
Surgery is a common treatment for a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. The procedure generally involves making an incision in the back of your lower leg and stitching the torn tendon together. Depending on the condition of the torn tissue, the repair may be reinforced with other tendons. Afterward, you'll need to spend about six to eight weeks with your leg in a walking boot, cast, brace or splint. This will happen sometime this week.

 

The Dr. said that I have a four finger gap in my tendon.  Surgery scheduled for tomorrow. Yippee!

 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/achilles-tendon-rupture/DS00160