Jump to content
CairnTalk

No dogwalking for 3 months


Kathryn

Recommended Posts

Just an update from the Kathryn/Steve/Oban/Angus household: A couple weeks ago, I was rushing down our stairs at 5:30 a.m. to get started with my gardening.  About two weeks before that, we had had new carpet installed on the stairs: very cushy carpet, with a deep deep mat. On the third or fourth step from the bottom, I somehow  misjudged the new full, cushy step and fell - hard.  And laid there on my back at the bottom of the stairs thinking, "I don't think I can get up..." I knew my head was bleeding, and my back seemed badly wrenched.  It was.  After an ambulance ride to the hospital trauma center, I learned I had a fractured vertebra in my lower back, and had twisted some of the softer tissue all out of whack too. I am on house arrest, in a plastic clamshell body brace 24/7 for at least 8 weeks, maybe 12.

Obviously I cannot garden and I cannot make pots (I cancelled all summer and fall art shows). The dogs do not understand however, that I cannot pick them up, and that I cannot take them outside on a leash, even for a short leg lift.  Because I am home all the time, they ask me first. (But they always did...)

On the upside, they are my constant companions.  They have figured out that they cannot sleep in my lap: it has become very hard and uncomfortable. But they are in touching distance all the time. I posted a photo in our June contest that I took earlier tonight: when I am sitting up in my chair, they are on the ottoman next to me. 

Here's to attentive dogs and a solicitous husband.  I would be in real trouble without them. 

  • Sad 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Oh no Kathryn how horrible for you! I hope you heal fast, get back up on your feet, throw those pots and play with the pups. 

  • Like 1

Until one has loved an animal, a part of  one's soul remains unawakened.  - Anatole France

Adventures with Sam &Rosie

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Dear Kathryn,

So sorry to read this terrible news. I put in my vote for your sweet pic of Oban and Angus, hoping it will bring you a small bit of cheer.

Please keep in touch during your recovery and let us know how you are doing.

  • Like 1

FEAR THE CAIRN!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whoa. I'm so sorry to read this. I *knew* gardening was a bad idea. Or stairs, one of those, I forget. I'm glad you have canine recovery aides to look after you, and that Steve is fully housebroken so you don't have to worry about that. 

  • Like 1

CAIRNTALK: Questions? Need help? → Support Forum Please do not use PMs for tech support
CRCTC: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

So sorry to hear this bad news. Hoping  you have good recovery. Thankful you have cairn support to assist your husband.:hug::pray:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

oh what rotten luck. i don't think 8 to 12 weeks will fly by in a wink. hope the pain diminishes soon and you can at least truly rest. all in all it does sounds like you might have got a bit lucky, especially with histting your head and all.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register after. Your post will display after you confirm registration. If you already have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

CairnTalk.net

  • A meeting place and
    online scrapbook for
    Cairn Terrier fanciers.

ctn-no-text-200.png

Disclaimers

  • All posts are the opinion and
    responsibility of the poster.
  • Post content © the author.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Site Guidelines | We put cookies on your device to help this website work better for you. You can adjust your cookie settings; otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.