Yes, that is the question I have been asked about a million times in the last couple of weeks. I've replied, "we have no idea" and "um, we're not sure" and "well, the doctor thinks she broke her foot".
My all time favorite reply, "She fell off the roof while we were putting up our Christmas lights." Yes, people look at me shocked and ask "Really?". Of course I use my most responsible, grown up voice and say, "Not really." When I actually want to say, "Well, of course she did! Doesn't everyone put the 19 month old on the roof to hang Christmas lights? Duh! She didn't fall off the roof...and even if she did we would NEVER tell anyone!"
Blake first started limping the day before Thanksgiving. She had reverted to some crawling on Thanksgiving. So, I spent Black Friday at the doctor and hospital (for x-rays). We are now referring to that day as Last Black Friday because it was officially the last day our checking account was in the black!
The first round of x-rays on her leg didn't show any problems. The following week when she had not improved, we were referred to the orthopedic/sports medicine clinic. The doctor there took additional x-rays of her foot and decided that her foot was injured. However, the x-rays wouldn't show the specifics because she's so young and her bones haven't calcified. She thought Blake looked so petite and sweet that she could continue on with the limp and her foot would heal. Basically she decided the cast wasn't worth the hassle, etc. because Blake did not appear to be in any pain. I was THRILLED!!
Less than 48 hours later we were back in her office because Blake's foot was swelling and she refused to put any weight on it. So, the doctor laughed and said, "Well, we thought she was delicate and dainty and we could get away without the cast. However, it looks like she's going to need the cast to protect her from herself."
So, here's my little Candy Cane's Christmas pictures this year! And, these cute pictures were taken by Brit.
