Poor Oliver...

[cheryl & oliver]

Well, it has been 5 weeks now since i fell and broke my arm in 3 places. I don't think I could do it again if I tried.  It was such a freak accident, nobody's fault but my own.  the breaks are up near the shoulder, so it couldn't be casted, sling only.  I am a righty, and broke my left arm, but u can't believe how much u use your other hand and arm.  I  can't dress myself, take a shower by myself, and can't wear anything but something that buttons down the front. Ugh, I feel so bad for DH, and Oliver, they are really being super,  DH is responsible for my care, Oliver is in charge of watching that Mommy is not alone 24/7.  DH is an acc't, so it is not easy for him to be here at all times. He gets me up, showered and dressed, breakfast, walks and feeds Oliver, and off he goes..He returns lunchtime to walk Oliver, get my lunch, and back he goes to work.  Oliver spends his days with me, watching tv, etc.  I feel so bad for him, no playing fetch, no long afternoon walks, etc..but being the wonderful nurse-companion that he is, he takes it all in stride, and stays right with mommy...So this is really the first week that I can sit at the computer and type sort of, lol..started therapy the other day, shouldn't be called therapy, should be called torture, but I need to get full use of my arm back, so no pain, no gain. I am down to just one pill a day after or before therapy, hate the way they make me feel. I would be a lousy drug addict...anyway I have been reading all the posts, just haven't been able to respond..My friends have been wonderful, today one of them took Oliver to the groomer for his bath and haircut, lol, and she is taking me out for lunch, whoo hoo, finally going out of this house...Just wanted to let everyone know I am still here, and tht OLIVER, my best friend and nurse has been taking such good care of me....cheryl

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

So sorry to hear this, Cheryl. I hope you heal quickly! Give Oliver a big kiss on the nose for being such a good nurse!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Sorry to hear of your mishap but glad you are on the mend.  Your DH and Oliver sound like a good team taking care of you.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so sorry you are injured.  My youngest son recently fell and broke some major bones in his hand and had surgery.  It has also been 5 weeks, but his hasn't healed enough to remove the pins and begin therapy.  They finally casted it - what were they thinking when they didn't cast it for the first 5 weeks!????  My son is 24 and athletic.  Did they really think he would sit around like a mature adult would so that the bones could knit?  I am proud of you for doing things to get full use of your arm back.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Good to hear you are on the mend! Not being able to take care of yourself is certainly no fun. Glad that Oliver is being so good, Quincy shows me no such mercy when I'm sick. :>)

[Stella]

Hope you begin to feel better soon. I am a physiotherapist, so am often responsible for torturing people!! It can be pretty tough going at times, but it will be worth it in the end. Stick with it!!

[BG and Gavin]

So glad you checked in Cheryl.  I feel terrible for you and you injury!  Glad that Oliver is being a good nurse though.  Get well soon!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Cheryl, Thanks for the update! I have missed you and wish I lived closer and could help with Oliver. I would love to do lunch, too, but I would not torture you with my cooking :) Feel better and get better!!  Your DH sounds like he is taking great care of you and Oliver is the cutest nurse around!!