Busted!

On Monday I took Mar to the doctor to have her hand checked out.  I had written the previous post earlier in the week, even though it didn't post until... Saturday?  Sunday?  Her fingers were giving her grief pain every morning, so I called on Friday, but OF COURSE, couldn't get in until after the weekend.

I took her to the old standby orthopedic doc.  Not my fave, but close and familiar (from Taylor's numerous visits).  The x-ray tech took a few shots of her hand, and, within minutes, the doc informed us that yes, she had two broken fingers.  Broken at the growth plate, but only on rare occasions does a break like hers inhibit finger growth.  If it does, she can always have surgery down the road.  (He was very unconcerned and matter-of-fact.)  

He selected to use a partial cast with a wrap, which I was all for, since those hard casts get nasty so fast.  I was secretly hoping Mar could just use the tongue depressor/waterproof tape method Dr. Dad had prescribed, but the doc said that would be a no-go.  (Yes, I actually asked.)  I would love for Mar to be able to continue swimming on the community team this summer.  We will miss the last two regular season meets (we will be in UT... I can't wait), so she really only has the next three meets to participate in before Prelims.  She would need to "casted" for 3 weeks.  Absolutely don't get it wet.

My critique of the wrap job:  fair-to-poor.

We have already had a do-over... with Mar greatly concerned that I wouldn't get it "right."
I told her I had experience.  I could do it better.  Trust me.

It looks much neater, cleaner, and more efficient now.  Less fuzzy white padding sticking out all over.

We'll see if it lasts ;-)