The hospital called CPS on me!

[MojoMoon]

Long story short, I had to go out to the ER with my 7 month old. While I was putting a baby gate up, he hurried up and crawled over and grabbed it in the worst possible place at the worst possible time. He ended up getting a nasty pinch to the end of his thumb.

The thumb wasn't broken, just a deep bruise. However, they found something that the xray tech labeled as questionable. According to one doctor, the xray tech thought it looked like a fracture. (even though it's up farther on his hand). I had two ER doctors tell me that because the spot where it is, is not swollen, red, bruised or in pain, that it was just the way his bone looked. Both also told me that because babies bones are constantly growing, it just may be how it looks right now.

But CPS was called. I understand it's protocal, but I'm afraid. No one has ever hurt him and he's never been in the type of pain a fracture would bring.

I don't go to well-baby visits, since he's meeting his milestones much earlier than what is the norm, his height and weight are excellent and his overall health is excellent as well. I don't ever hesitat to take him to see a doctor when he needs it. I've NEVER neglected him. He's well loved and well cared for.

I'm so scared! I don't want to lose my baby over something like that!

[cr2009]

You have to go to your baby visits. They also make sure hearing is right and eye sight and shots etc. They know what to look for. You do not.

[texasangel343]

So glad that everything got worked out.  I can't even imagine how scary it was for you!  I would be on pins and needles!

I agree that you should file a complaint against the hospital about this.  Even if it's just a letter from you!  He should have at least gotten a second opinion!  

[vmvnpv]

I also think this is funny.  Kids are brought in for far worse things and CPS isn't called.  However, if they are brought in numerous times then nurses and doctors take notice and call CPS then.  Have you had to take your child to the ER or anything more than this one time.  I don't believe they would have called for this one little incident.

[HaYnSweetie]

If i were you, id march down to that ER and find the x-ray tech, show him/her what the specialist said and tell that tech to shove it where the sun dont shine! Its stupidity like that that cause innocent parents to lose their kids! UGH makes me so angry! Im glad you got everything worked out!

[MojoMoon]

I have an update!

I went to the specialist who evaluated the xrays. It was NOT a fracture or injury of any sort, but a simple growth plate on his bone.

The xray tech misread the xray and made an unfounded call. I knew he wasn't hurt, my mommy instincts were spot on.

I'm so relieved I could cry!

And for the record, it was not the lack of well-baby visits that had anything to do with it. Though I don't go to all of them, my son recieves regular medical attention when he needs it or I think something is up. The CPS agent who came confirmed this to me. The xray tech was soley responsible because he did not verify with the physician and doctor whether or not it was an actual injury. He just called thinking the worst. This information, per the CPS agent and the medical file, confirmed it.

I want to thank the ladies who were actually kind and understanding. It sickens me to think someone would think for a second my son was ever harmed intentionally in the care of myself or my family.

Take it as a lesson. Xrays are not infalliable. Get a second evaluation by a specialist because there is a good chance that what they think they are seeing, is not necessarily accurate.

To anyone who would think I would ever harm my son: You can suck it!

I'm so damn happy to be proven innocent and that the truth was confirmed I could dance!

[KeyD]

Remember the ER is just watching out for your child. Think of the abused child who might recieve help because of a CPS investigation. I am sure it is the combination of a physical injury, the appearance (per xray) of a previous physical injury, and lack of well baby check ups that triggered the call. Try not to take it personally but to think of the child who really is abused and needs help. If the ER ignores possible warning signs then the abused child never recieves help.