It was about the middle of October when our precious Cora Ann had an unfortunate accident. Her Mommy and Daddy took her to a park close to their new home in Bedford, Ohio. As with most parks and playgrounds they had the usual equipment that kids love to play on when available. We all remember the fun times we had on the swings, merry-go-rounds, monkey bars, and slides. Wheeeeeee!
But alas . . . . on her last ride down the slide, Cora's leg was underneath her causing it to twist the right way which resulted in a small break in her leg above her ankle and below her knee. Apparently she cried when reaching the bottom of the slide, but was able to walk and run with no indication her leg was broken. Because of the discomfort she was displaying, she was taken to the ER where they found she had a small break after looking at the xray. Oh how bad everyone felt - especially her Mommy and Daddy. The doctor said this was a common type of break for children when sliding down the slide. Her bones are more pliable which is why it was not as bad as it could have been. However, it still is classified as a break, and she had to be fitted with a cast!
The cast is to stay on for at least four weeks and she has adapted to it. It took her several days before she managed to figure out how to scoot, crawl, and eventually walk with it on her leg. You can't keep her down for long. It was rough for the first few days for Jeni because she had to carry her! Cora weighs around 30 pounds! She has a few days left before she goes back to have her leg checked - my how quickly those days have passed us by!
I have had a lot going on or I would have had this posting earlier. Hopefully during the next few days I will have everyone who reads the blog caught up with us, and what we have been doing!
They put a splint on Cora in the ER to help support brace her leg before she was taken to the pediatric orthopedic doctor.
Cora was so good when they put the "real" cast on her leg. She chose the color of the cast she wanted - blue matching her eyes!!!!!
Ahhh . . . she was worn out after getting the cast . . . sleepy time on the way home . . . something she does not do when in the car!!!
Cora is growing, thriving, loving her new home, and loving her family!!!! We love you Cora Ann! 
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