OMG! My pregnant sister just fell over on the ice!!!

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by RowdysMom

OH HOW EXCITING!! TWO BABIES!!! I know she/you must be just beaming!!!

We call that a "walker" in the States - I've never heard it called a zimmer (and I'm a nurse!)

I'm a UK member and I worked in a Old People's Home for a few years and we always called them a "walker" too. I'd actually not heard anyone call it a Zimmer Frame till Piptickle's post yesterday. In the home we always refered to them as either a "walker" or a "frame".

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by piptickle

LOL!!! We always call them zimmers here-a "walker" here is for babies to learn to walk. I googled it and turns out we call them that here because of a major manufacturer here called "Zimmer Holdings" who makes them

Thanks for the congrats I'll update on her leg in this thread and start a new "babies" thread when she has her next scan Thanks again to everyone for your support and well wishes

I always wondered what the name meant. Like I said in my previous post though, I've not heard anyone call them that for years.

[bettyeanne]

Two babies!!! WOW! I am so thankful that she and the babies are going to be OK. Congratulations! I am keeping her in my prayers!

[piptickle]

Ok so my sis had her 2nd surgery today to insert the metal rods and plates so I just rang her to check how she's doing and hubby answered. He said shes not feeling too good and then I hear her crying in the background She is in sooo much pain and only has paracetamol which barely takes the edge off I did'nt know what to say I wanted to talk to her,comfort her-be her big sis. But her hubby said she was'nt up to talking and theres nothing else I could do except tell him to let her know I'll ring tomorrow And now I feel helpless and useless and heartbroken for her. I know he's her husband and I don't want to interfere, I just wish that I was there to give her a big hug and let her know I'm there for her

[RowdysMom]

Surgery to insert a rod to hold a bone is painful. Since she can't take strong pain meds due to the babies, it is very difficult for her. She will get through it, but it may not be easy. Each day will get a little better. I'm so sorry she has to endure this.

[Josie's Mom]

I've gone through the ups and downs with you on this thread.

I will keep your Sis in my thoughts so that pain isn't too unbearable.
I'll keep the Babies in my thoughts too.
Brought back memories of when I told my family I was expecting Twins, we couldn't stopp giggling either.

The very best wishes to everyone and don't beat yourself too much over this. She will get through this and soon it will just be a story the Twins will hear about.

Take care,

[piptickle]

Thanks everyone for your continued support. I'm going in to see her today and I'll update when I get home. I still find it surreal that a little slip on the ice can result in all this, its crazy!!!

[MindieRose]

Originally Posted by piptickle

Thanks everyone for your continued support. I'm going in to see her today and I'll update when I get home. I still find it surreal that a little slip on the ice can result in all this, its crazy!!!

We have said that same thing ourselves! When my mom did the same thing, while she was laid up in bed with her leg, she ended up developing an absess on her colon which required emergency surgery, and then a couple of months later, a more extensive surgery to remove a small part of her colon. It was like a terrible domino effect, all from a tiny slip.
I am sure that your sister is going to recover great from this! She has all that happiness of having those babies growing inside of her! People heal much quicker when they have a positive attitude. I am sure she is going to bounce back!

[piptickle]

Good news she is feeling a little better, she is still in alot of pain but in good spirits and coping I wanted to post her pic-its not very flattering,she is a little puffy and sweatyand putting a brave face on but I thought you might all wanna see who you have been praying for God willing she will be home tomorrow

[piptickle]

I forgot to mention that they gave a GA for 1st OP but did'nt want to risk another so she had the rods inserted while awakeThey gave her an epidural for the OP but since that wore off she has had nothing but paracetamol At least one good thing has come out of this-giving birth to 2 babies in 6-7 months time will be a breeze-and at least they will be able to drug her upto the eyeballs if she needs it

[Connie]

Gosh! Your poor sister! It's unreal how one's life can change in the blink of an eye. I'm so glad she got through the surgeries okay and sorry she's in so much pain. I'm sure the fact that she is having twins helps her through all this, looking to that joyous event. I will be praying for her quick and full recovery! My aunt broke both bones just below the knee and also had steel rods. It was a long recovery for her, but she is also much older, so she had that going against her. Sending hugs to you...please don't feel guilty. Accidents happen and if only we knew ahead of time so we could avoid them.

[piptickle]

Originally Posted by Connie

Gosh! Your poor sister! It's unreal how one's life can change in the blink of an eye. I'm so glad she got through the surgeries okay and sorry she's in so much pain. I'm sure the fact that she is having twins helps her through all this, looking to that joyous event. I will be praying for her quick and full recovery! My aunt broke both bones just below the knee and also had steel rods. It was a long recovery for her, but she is also much older, so she had that going against her. Sending hugs to you...please don't feel guilty. Accidents happen and if only we knew ahead of time so we could avoid them.

If only!!!

[piptickle]

My sis is still in hospital! The dox never got round to seeing her! Hopefully she will be able to come home tomorrow-all being well.

[piptickle]

She is syill NOT home GRRRR!!! The dox seen her and told her she could come home yesterday, but they never got round to fitting her final cast ( they had to wait for swelling to go down after surgery) So we're back to hoping it will be today!!!