Timeline of the past two weeks...

So, here it goes! Let me give you a time line for the past 2 1/2 weeks, then, we'll explain...

• July 23rd - Emergency C Section (my beautiful daughter is born, 28 weeks)



• July 26th- Sent Home from Hospital



• July 29th- Fell at Home, Broke my tibia (large bone in leg/ Shin Bone)



• July 30th- appointment with Primary Care Physician for knee



• July 31st- appointment with West End Orthopedic (sent directly from Primary Care) Dr. Bowman sent me to have CT Scan and determined surgery needed to be done.



• August 5th- Surgery to fix my knee



• August 7th- Sent home from hospital for knee surgery

What SportsInjuries.com Says EXACTLY happened to my knee:
The tibial plateau is the upper surface of the tibia or shin bone. It is prone to becoming fractured in high velocity accidents such as those associated with skiing, horse riding and certain water sports. Fractures of the tibial plateau are considered quite serious as this upper surface of the bone contains structures which are critical to the knees functioning. Hence fractures of the tibial plateau are often associated with injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, collateral ligaments (MCl and/or LCL), menisci and articular cartilage. This damage, although repairable, highly disposes the knee joint to the early onset of osteoarthritis, particularly in younger patients.
history of trauma to the knee area followed by swelling and pain in the joint.
The patient may complain of stiffness of the knee
The patient may be unable to weight bear on the injured side.

What the knee looks like after the surgery: (Yes, this is REALLY my knee)

Addison is doing GREAT! She is still breathing on her own and she is growing, slowly but surely. Our Little princess! They found a little infection in her blood that they are now treating, however, they are saying that this is normal and they feel that everything will be fine.

Thank you so much for the continued prayers and support. We are trying to get back onto our feet and we will do the best we can to keep everyone informed.