02 November 2008

Our Weekend... :(

So... we decided to go to the cabin this weekend and after breakfast on Saturday morning I wanted to go for a ride. Brett has Bridger with him on his motorcycle, Brock rides his motorcycle and then Andi and I went on the 4-wheeler. We do it all the time and always have a blast, but this ride was not a good one.

After making a horrible choice on which brake to use (yes, I know what I did wrong, but I'll not go into detail) the 4-wheeler rolled and landed on top of Andi and me. It was CRAZY SCARRY!!! I cannot remember ever being in that much pain and I have given birth three times. Anyways, Brett lifted the 4-wheeler off of us and he tended to Andi to make sure she was okay and she seemed to be. He sent Brock back to the cabin to get Honey and Papa (his parents) since I wasn't able to ride the 4-wheeler back.

When they got there, Brett put me in the car and Andi on my lap. Her breathing was so shallow I told him that we needed to get her to the hospital ASAP. He agreed and so once we got back to the cabin, Brett, Dixie, Andi and I went from their vehicle to ours and headed to Castleview Hospital in Price.

Once there, they immediately put Andi in a neck brace because all she could say was that her back hurt and she'd point to the back of her head. When we asked her to show us where it hurt, she'd say, "I can't show you" or "I can't see it." Broke my heart into a thousand pieces! She has a CAT scan and it showed there were no breaks, but part of her right lung had collapsed and had fluid in it; our choices were to have her admitted there or life-flighted to Primary's. They said it wasn't life or death, if it was, they wouldn't have given us a choice. We decided not to move her and have her stay there.

I was still not able to walk and needed to get somewhere to rest, but Brett didn't want me at the cabin or at home alone. He called my parents and they met him halfway up Spanish Fork Canyon to take me home to their house and take care of me. I hated leaving Andi, but I didn't have a choice...

Andi had two more CAT scans and they kept showing improvement, so she was just released and Brett is on his way here with her now!!! I cannot wait to see her and hold her in my arms!

Brett and I have the most amazing parents in the world and we couldn't have made it through the past 24 hours without them. Glen stayed at the cabin with our boys and took care of them, Dixie was at the hospital with us and stayed with Andi through the night. My parents came and picked me up and took GREAT care of me (my dad even went to the store last night and got deli ice for my ice packs and my favorite sugar free pudding!!!)

Anyways, we are doing better and want to thank our friends and family for their support and prayers. We have to take Andi to her pediatrician for a follow-up on Tuesday, so I'll keep you all posted.

8 comments:

tammy said...

WOW! How scarey! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I'm so glad that you both are ok. If I can do anything please let me know.

Coatsy's said...

Hey guys... We love you and are so glad that everything is good. When I got the call this morning I was so upset, cause I don't know what Chloe and I would do without you two.. (Brett and the Boys TOO!!!) I was in Park City with my mom and sister for a night away and I got off the phone with Andrea and went into the bathroom and kneeled down and prayed my heart and soul out.. See sometimes he listens to me.... I love you and I'm not taking NO for an answer. So whatever I say I'm doing, I'm DOING IT...... :)

Jen said...

Oh Andrea. If you need anything let me know. I am so sorry. We have four wheelers and I'm always so scared of rolling or worse. I'm glad you are ok!!

Coatsy's said...

Hey-- That two comments in one day wow!!!! Don't forget Clothing party at Big Poppas Clothing and Christy's Corner on Thursday 6:30-8:30.... I can bring you stuff home cause I love you....

Trent and Lindsie said...

I am so glad you are both doing well. The kids are watching a movie in the basement now and Andi has been great all morning. So glad she is feeling better :)

Chad and Kristin said...

So glad to hear that everything is OK with you and Andi! How scary! Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you.
Kristin Doyle

paigernate said...

K- just don't do anything else like that- i CANNOT handle that kind of scare being this far away :)!!!! however, i don;t think i could handle it even in utah! love u guys so so much and am glad everything is alright!

Jadie said...

Hey Andrea,

Just wondering how you guys are doing?

Jadie