Bubba Update

Doctor sent us for x-rays, which were traumatic (holding down a screaming child on an x-ray table is NOT fun), and, so far, they are negative for any fractures or other abnormalities. Our pediatrician told us to medicate Bubba with ibuprofen every six hours until Thursday, and if he is still limping/favoring/not bearing weight on his right leg, we will go back in for more x-rays or possibly something called a "bone scan."

Apparently, there's an actual condition called "toddler fracture" and sometimes it doesn't show up on x-ray right away or at all. If indeed this is what he has, he will need a cast for a short period of time. If he has just sprained something, the ibuprofen should help alleviate pain while he heals and gains back the courage to stand on the leg again. So we will drug him up and see how he does over the next couple of days, and then reassess. I've already told J. to try to clear his schedule as much as possible for Thursday in case a doctor's appointment is necessary. We'll see how it goes.