This afternoon, Nat decided that he was going to be helpful by sweeping away debris from our roof top. He decided to climb over the balcony, and going onto the corrugated fibre glass (somewhat worn out) roof to sweep away debris and leaves, so as to minimize possible clogging of water after a heavy rain.
We were not within visual contact with him and actually, we didn't know of his 'adventure'. The next thing we heard was a LOUD thud and a yell followed by cries and wails. The first sights we saw was him clutching his elbow and saying 'pain pain' and a big gaping hole on the roof. Before long, Nat said he couldn't see!
A&E was our next stop where Nat was less than co-operative with the doctors and nurses who wanted to take an x-ray of his elbow and head. By which time, he was frantic and vital signs were not looking good. Being totally helpless, I could only raise my urgent urgent pleas upwards. It took quite a while to get him to wear himself out and kind of dozed off. In those short, precious, critical and quieter moments, we had the x-ray and MRI done.
When the report was ready, we were so relieved to know that the swelling on his head was superficial. The elbow, however, needed to be 'fixed' in a cast for the next few weeks. By the time mid-night rolled along, Nathan was stable, but still - no ability to see. Given that he fell, he was also not allowed to sit up nor get off the bed till when another set of doctor has reviewed his condition. We had to 'train' him to use the urinal - and boy, did I feel his agony and frustration trying to command his brain to execute an action that is foreign to him - to pee lying down! Thankfully after many tries and several hours later, he finally relieved himself! When the nurses checked his eyes, they assured me that his eyes are ok and that he would not be visually impaired from this fall. As a mom, I am only certain when I hear it from Nat - and that was at 2am! Thank God!
I am so grateful for the medical care workers at KK Women and Children Hospital (KKWCH) for their commitment, responsibility and care. It will remain THE hospital for me where all things children and women are concerned.
Thank you again!
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