Broken nose

[Ocean Lover]

Thanks for the laughs this morning. I feel so bad for her!

RO- I was proud .

Toots, Sam slept with an extra pillow or two under her head to stay elevated.

It's still swollen but not black and blue. Ice will be started again soon. I'll let her wake up a little more first. I'll keep ya updated.;-)

 

[beachpirate]

I took a baseball off the nose in little league. Didn't need to do much as in time it took care of it self. Swelling went down and it wasn't different enought to worry with . Hope she's ok.

 

[Ocean Lover]

I've broken mine twice, both times playing piggy back (no nasty jokes, please ). Both times it bled like crazy, and both times they iced it, but I didn't have any bandages. Oh, and both eyes got black. I also experienced bad breath until it healed.

So sorry for Sam. I know that must be very embarrassing for someone her age.

No black eyes thankfully. It does look a little better. I let her read this thread so she could have a good laugh about it. She doesn't get embarrassed easily. She said....everybody knows me.:roll:

 

[Ocean Lover]

I took a baseball off the nose in little league. Didn't need to do much as in time it took care of it self. Swelling went down and it wasn't different enought to worry with . Hope she's ok.

Mr OL broke his during basketball and he had about the same experience. Didn't go to the dr but now when he eats his nose runs. I thought it was just when he ate spicy foods but if I think about it he does leave the table a lot to go blow his nose. ( I never know this was from a broken nose until this morning....guess I never asked)

I hope Sam doesn't get this problem...she has enough with her allergy/sinus stuff.

 

[Rita]

so, how does one elevate one's nose? just curious! walk around with your nose in the air?

..This was my first thought too! Maybe Sam can tap into her theatrical side and be snooty for a while.

OL - sure hope it's not broken,


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[JB]

We reccently had a nasty little accident with my Sam. My wife accidentally slammed his little pinky in the door leading to our deck. His little finger nail is in the process of falling off. I have never seen him cry in pain like that before (and hopefully never will again).

 

[Ocean Lover]

We reccently had a nasty little accident with my Sam. My wife accidentally slammed his little pinky in the door leading to our deck. His little finger nail is in the process of falling off. I have never seen him cry in pain like that before (and hopefully never will again).

I know it's so hard to see our kids get hurt...especially the little ones. Thankfully their fingers are a little more flexible than ours. Even in 12 years old with 3 fingers completely shut in the car door there were no broken bones. pretty amazing.

 

[Matt J]

...all I can think about is the Brady Bunch and Marcia getting hit in the nose with the football! OUCH! I'll hope for a good outcome for Sam!

Marcia Marcia MARCIA!!!!

Seriously though I hope she feels better, broken noses hurt.

 

[Minnie]

Yes been through this experience, Ouch.

You have done most everything you can do, ice, elevate and give her Tylenol or Advil for pain.

After the swelling goes down, if it is crooked you can see a doctor about realignment.

If it starts to swell, increase in bleeding or severe pain, take her to the doctor.

Good luck.

 

[Ocean Lover]

Marcia Marcia MARCIA!!!!

Seriously though I hope she feels better, broken noses hurt.

thanks

Yes been through this experience, Ouch.

You have done most everything you can do, ice, elevate and give her Tylenol or Advil for pain.

After the swelling goes down, if it is crooked you can see a doctor about realignment.

If it starts to swell, increase in bleeding or severe pain, take her to the doctor.

Good luck.

She's with Mr OL at Grandma's today. I think she thought she'd get more sympathy there. But, yeah, her Grandma is spoiling her. I think she's doing okay and still icing it on and off. No addtional bleeding or swelling.