Dear Matthew
Last Monday I took you to the doctor as you had been limping for around a week and I couldn't figure out why. I couldn't see anything in your foot and although you didn't seem to be in pain as you would normally say 'hurting, hurting' if something was painful, we thought it best to take you just in case.
However I was still surprised when during the appointment your doctor mentioned that due to the length of time that had past since you had started limping, there may be an infection that was eating away at your hip joint so told me to rush you to Princess Margaret Hospital for Children right away. I was in a bit of shock as I didn't expect to be rushing you to the ER just for a limp but off we went, picking up your dad from the city on the way as it was the end of the day.
When we arrived at the ER luckily there wasn't much of a wait and we were seen by a doctor who recommended a blood test and x-rays. 5 hours later we had been given the all clear and told to come back in 3 days if you were still limping so they could investigate further but that it was likely to just be irritable hip syndrome that would go away on its own. Luckily 2.5 days later you were barely limping anymore so we haven't taken you back.
I have to add that I am just so grateful that we have a happy, healthy little boy. The little boy in the bed next to you at PMH was blind, could not communicate, had been admitted to hospital three times in the last fortnight and had experienced bouts of pneumonia, asthma attacks and chest infections recently. And yet his dad showed such grace, such kindness to each and every person he spoke to, whereas I was rude to the nurse and doctor who administered your blood test (which was hell on earth) and yanked you back away from them as soon as I could. I was inspired to show more gratitude for the wonderful life we lead and to practice the same humility that the dad of the sick little boy next to us showed. If you ever feel like you're ripped off in life, just visit the ER at PMH. You will feel like a king compared to how hard some other people have it.
We are beyond lucky my darling boy.
Love you and I'm so happy you're fine,
Mum xxx
Waiting for the blood test results- watching Peppa Pig of course!
We always manage to get room/bed 13! This time it was very lucky :)
Thankfully I packed some books from the car last minute to help keep you entertained.
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