Saturday, April 18, 2009

Trip to the ER!

Now, one might think that at 38 weeks 3 days pregnant a trip to the ER would be about me or the baby. But if you know Dan you might think otherwise... Since its finally nice outside and our little world is about to change drastically we decided to go to the motocross park about 1 hour away and let Dan get in one more ride before Dexter arrives. Dan was riding for about 40min when on the face of a jump he accidentally shifted into neutral this meant he had no power to keep the front wheel up and he slammed into the next hill. I happened to be right there taking a picture and saw him fly over the handlebars and getting his legs trapped under the bike when it landed. Dan immediately thought he broke some fingers and dislocated his right shoulder so we packed up the bike with the help of some guys there and drove back to Dayton. When he arrived at the ER his pressure was 74/40 and he looked like he could pass out so they got him on a stretcher right away, by this point he also had left rib pain so they worried about possible internal bleeding. After ultrasounds and CT-Scans, IV Fluids, Blood draws and a tetanus shot it was determined that he had no internal injuries but he did have bruised ribs, a broken right collarbone, a broken right finger and lots of cuts and bruises. They also want him to come back in a few days and have another CT of his facial bones because he might or might not have a small break near his nose/right eye. They would have done it today but they didn't want to give him another dose of IV contrast. He is also following up with orthopedics on Monday or Tuesday.


Seconds before his crashOutside the ER in our makeshift sling

Dan all wrapped up ready to go home

6 comments:

Mom K. April 18, 2009 at 9:56 PM  

I thought he would outgrow this. Hope he's out of his sling, etc by the time the baby arrives.

Oh well, it could have been worse...

mom m April 18, 2009 at 10:03 PM  

This is a preview of what's in store with little Dexter--I wonder if he'll break as many bones as his father! We feel so bad for you, Dan. xoxoxomomxoxoxo

Deb Phillips April 19, 2009 at 8:23 AM  

Oh, Sack. Why does this keep happening to you?

Heather April 19, 2009 at 10:23 PM  

This is a pretty extreme way to get out of changing diapers!

Sharon or Allan April 20, 2009 at 5:28 AM  

Just when I thought it was safe to stop asking for healing prayers for you! I better put you back at the head of the list. Get well soon. Allan

Holly April 20, 2009 at 7:30 AM  

Man! What a terrible way to spend a Saturday.I'm sending healing vibes your way, Dan.

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