Hello, this has been the week from hell for me and my family. Last Monday DH was play wrestling with my 8 year old daughter. I must have said "things are getting out of control" at least 3 times. Her gave her a fake "power bomb" and her knee hit her mouth and broke one of her permanent front teeth. After a hospital visit (to rule out a concussion and to stop the bleeding) and an orthodontic visit the next morning, she is ok. An $1,800 "mistake". She now has a mouth full of metal and 6 weeks before they can bond and cap the tooth. My DH was devastated and sick all week and so was I. She loves the braces with the HOT PINK rubberbands (as if it could not be noticeable enough. We finally calmed down even though its a constant reminder when I have to cut her food in little pieces and brush the braces with a special little brush.
Last night I get a phone call from my DH ( a splicer for an electric company ) that he was in the manhole and using a blow torch when there was a gas leak and was burned. He told me it was not bad because he had all his protective clothing and eyeware on, but his lips and the tip of his nose were numb and white. Ok, so I said go to the ER on his way home just so they can give him some ointment and take a look. Went to the ER... I get a call from the ER doctor that he has 2nd degree burns on his lips and nose and has heat trauma all over his face. They transported him to the nearest hospital with a burn unit. They jelled his face and was concerned that it would swell and cause trouble breathing from the swelling under his neck. I call his mother and father and they ran over there (90 mins away) I wanted to go, but my 3 year old son is sick and need albuterol treatments every 4 hours for his asthma so my MIL did not want to be here with him. My inlaws said he was swollen etc. I went today to be with him and all I could do is cry. I didn't want him to feel any worse, but I could not help it. WOW is he swollen and full of gel over his eyes, cheeks and chin. They say "heat trauma" can sometimes be worse than an actual burn. I AM SOOO SICK !! The good news is that There is only a little blistering on his lips and his face will have no scars. But the hospital cannot release him until the swelling goes down. My mom is on her way from NY to stay with me and the kids. The kids just think dad is working "overtime" which he does all the time. So please send me a prayer that I can stay strong and sane through all of this! I will be going back to the hospital as soon as my mom arrives... Thanks for listening, I needed to vent a little... or alot! Ann
Last night I get a phone call from my DH ( a splicer for an electric company ) that he was in the manhole and using a blow torch when there was a gas leak and was burned. He told me it was not bad because he had all his protective clothing and eyeware on, but his lips and the tip of his nose were numb and white. Ok, so I said go to the ER on his way home just so they can give him some ointment and take a look. Went to the ER... I get a call from the ER doctor that he has 2nd degree burns on his lips and nose and has heat trauma all over his face. They transported him to the nearest hospital with a burn unit. They jelled his face and was concerned that it would swell and cause trouble breathing from the swelling under his neck. I call his mother and father and they ran over there (90 mins away) I wanted to go, but my 3 year old son is sick and need albuterol treatments every 4 hours for his asthma so my MIL did not want to be here with him. My inlaws said he was swollen etc. I went today to be with him and all I could do is cry. I didn't want him to feel any worse, but I could not help it. WOW is he swollen and full of gel over his eyes, cheeks and chin. They say "heat trauma" can sometimes be worse than an actual burn. I AM SOOO SICK !! The good news is that There is only a little blistering on his lips and his face will have no scars. But the hospital cannot release him until the swelling goes down. My mom is on her way from NY to stay with me and the kids. The kids just think dad is working "overtime" which he does all the time. So please send me a prayer that I can stay strong and sane through all of this! I will be going back to the hospital as soon as my mom arrives... Thanks for listening, I needed to vent a little... or alot! Ann
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