OT: Light at the end of the tunnel (Long)

So nice to hear from you Lizzy. I thought I saw you pop up a few days ago! Sending my best wishes for your DS and indeed all of you!

Glad to hear it was finally figured out and things are on the fix. Prayers and hugs for your DS as he heals up from the metalwork. And many hugs and prayers for you as you try to keep him from doing all those things little boys love doing like rough housing, chasing the dog, climbing trees, jumping off the couch, etc.

Sorry you've had all this worry, Lizzy. It has been good to see you dropping in lately. At least, at 7, though he might want to do all the rascally boy stuff, he can understand why he must not. So, a system of explanations and rewards I reckon might just work! . In message , Lizzy Taylor writes

I remember you very well, and the beginning of your son's hip journey. What a long way he has come! We're so glad to hear of his successes! No jumping, eh? Might be time to get him started in piano lessons............... (yes, I'm affiliated - lol!)

Karen, Queen of Squishies

I missed the initial message . But my heart goes out to you and your son. You have both been through a lot in the past few years. I'll be thinking of you during this time of his final surgery. I hope it goes very well and he heals quickly. It's time for him to be a kid!!! Hugs to all.

Lizzy, I remember you! Welcome home! :) I'll be keeping good thoughts going for your DS as you try to keep him from overdoing things. Poor little guy to have had to go through all of this!

He will be able to go back

For sure! I'm new to the group, but I thought I'd chime in. A friend of mine's son was on a "no jumping" type restriction for a while when he was about that age. At first, they taught him a lot of games like chess and he enjoyed that kind of action and competition. Later, they discovered that he loved the "thrill" of amusement park rides and roller coasters, and by then the orthopedics people said that was okay, so he got his excitement that way.

Louise

Thanks Louise. I would not have though of that! I will have a look at what is available near to us. At least there will be a lot of Christmas build up at home and at school which will help. Also it is not the time of year when the kids play out when they get home from school as it gets dark so early here.

Lizzy

Lizzy

Lizzy,

So glad to see you! Based on my DS when he had open heart surgery as a toddler, I found that these guys seem to know what their bodies can handle. DS was rather quite and did not bother jumping off furniture or want to play on the swing until it was safe. I was shocked how I did not have to put too many limits on him-- he did it all himself.

Best wishes to you DS with his next procedure.

Debbi > Dunno how many remember me from a few of years back, but at about the

Thanks Debbi,

Your son's surgery was much more serious than my son's. I realised when we were in the hospital for his first op that DS2's hip problem was just that, a problem. Some kids have so much more than that to put up with, with less positive outcomes. My heart bled for their parents.

Lizzy

Give us a holler and we'll organize a post card brigade. YOU get a few world maps and have him FIND where they came from and put them in a scrapbook (it doesn't have to be fancy-HE does the fancy stuff) postcard on one side and info on the opposing page. That should keep him busy for a bit each day--if he gets multi in one day--keep a few back and give him one a day--even on Sunday.

Our RCTQ'ers did it for a lil gal that was going thru leg chemo--it brought her days of enjoyment. She couldn't sit long enuf for the compie so she had to look it up in hand held books, atlases, etc. She did a lot of gluing, glitter, stickers, pics of other things that particular place was noted for.

Butterfly (speaking for others on here )

That would be great. I'll post a message nearer the time - when we have had his appointment confirmed in writing (other then the post-it note stuck in his hospital file - I know it is there 'cos the surgeon showed it to me!). My address is in some old directories but I will also email it as requested and I authorise others to release it for this project.

Thanks so much

Lizzy

I'm pleased that you approved. I hope it helps.

Butterfly

Lissy: Yes, I do remember you. I'm sending prayers for successful outcome.

From the mom of two boys who were once very lively 7 year olds: the suggestion of a wise pediatrician: 'when he takes a rest, YOU take a rest too!'

PAT in VA/USA

Lizzy... we never "met" as i'm a newbie, but can sympathize with your situation, but not with a child...my mom had heart surgery a few months back then had her feet corrected surgically....needless to say.. she didnt have much patience after each episode and everyone in the family had to come up with ideas to keep a 78 yr old busy mentally, there is just so much TV one can watch.It was a good thing she likes needlework and reading. we also helped her with a scrapbook project. the postcard idea is awesome! i'd be more than happy to send your son one! it sounds like the hard part is over and the surgery coming up is not as bad. i'll say a prayer for you and DS. amy

When he takes a rest, I play with fabric - does that count?

Lizzy

I hope things have improved for her (and you) since both surgeries. I don't think that lot would improve anybody's patience.

Thanks!

We do think the worst is over, but I will be "on pins" after the op until I know his bone strength ha recovered.

Again, thanks. All T&P will be gratefully received.

Lizzy