So this time around, Toddler Jeneric is sick with a hacking cold, trying desperately to pass it on to Jenni (and failing, so far). Eric injured his back two weeks ago - thought it might be a slipped disk, but no, it wasn't and it healed nicely.
Cue ominous music. Our hero enters the local racquetball court to play for the first time in years. He takes a few swipes at the ball, runs back and forth. And then. Then? Pop goes the ankle. After a visit to the doctor and radiology, the diagnosis is a sprained or torn Achilles tendon. The treatment? Keep all weight off the leg, take Advil, and check back in week.
Toddler Jeneric has offered many band-aids to help Daddy's boo-boo. She's also having sympathy pain, and requested ice for her ankle as well:
And we leave you with a more positive image, taken at our local Renaissance festival - a garland for m'ladies (Toddler Jeneric and her good friend).
5 comments:
What's Eric doing playing raquetball?
He's trying to be fit. But with this sort of injury, he won't be playing again any time soon. So racquetball = very much past tense.
At least you don't have a sprained ankle. I read a birth story lately where a woman sprained her ankle 2 days before her EDD. She said she must have been the only woman in labour who's only concern was that her ankle not be touched.
Eric plays tennis. Raquetball ruins your form. What was he thinking? And if he was wearing cross-trainers or running shoes then he deserves to get a sprained ankle.
I think they allow Dads to sit during delivery. If Eric keeps this up, Jenni may have to request a double hospital bed so Eric can be close by (and in traction).
Good luck. Get an exercise band. I know lots of physical therapy exercises.
PMHB
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