Friday, December 9, 2011

I hurt myself.

Sad but true. Last night on my way to take the kids to musical practice for our church's Christmas program, I missed a step coming off the porch and fell. The good news is that the baby is just fine. It seems that I managed to protect my belly, back, and general torso from the impact - and though I ended up on my side, I'm not sore there at all.

The bad news is that I hurt my wrist and ankle, as well as bloodying both knees pretty good. I was hurting pretty badly last night, and this morning is much the same. But I can walk a bit better today, although I can't do much with my (dominant) wrist. In fact, Jeff had to help me get dressed this morning.

He's been such a prince. Before he had to leave for work, he prepared some breakfast to keep warm for the kids and I. He's going to come home early to fix dinner, since there is no way I can peel and chop potatoes or shred the cheese for the potato soup I was planning for this evening. He insisted on helping me down the stairs before he went, and Ben and Kyle will be my runners when we need something from the second story, as well as my hands with Elise and lunch stuff.

Oh, and speaking of my boys...they have been so, so sweet. When I fell, Ben was first on the scene. He soon assessed the situation and ran back into the house, just as Kyle came zooming up. Kyle eventually helped me turn over and balance enough to stand up (a hands and knees position was not really an option, because my knees were so scraped up and I was on pavement). Benjamin was still inside at this point, and I began to worry that he might be calling 911 or something. So I hobbled inside, and discovered that he'd hauled a stool up to my closet to get bandages for my bloody knees. I heard later that they shook hands when they talked over what had transpired, and their roles in helping me.

We managed to get to musical practice, and after Jeff met us there I was able to drive myself home to rest with ice packs (ankle and wrist) and quiet.

After they arrived back at the house, the boys were so incredibly tender and sweet with me. Ben and Kyle both made me Get Well cards, drawings, and books, and they brought me presents (a canvas bag full of stuffed animals and special blankets. Benjamin pulled back my covers for me, and arranged the body pillow I use just so.

That was last night.

To wrap up this sorry but sweet tale, I shall bring us to the present moment.

This morning finds me at 41 weeks into my pregnancy. The baby is moving plenty, I've had no cramping or spotting. The excitement doesn't seem to have done anything to spur on labor, which is probably a good thing. I doubt I could even pick up a newborn this morning, my wrist hurts so badly. I am incredibly emotional and wondering how well I'll be able to tend to my little girl today...

I am really upset about the crummy timing of all this.

But Jeff has helped so much (he even prepped a few things for lunchtime), and I have my boys to haul their sister around and bring me diapers, etc. And while I was just writing that -- my wonderful father-in-law, after hearing about what happened, has decided not to go fishing today after all, but to come here and help out. My husband comes from quality, folks.

And so, in the midst of pain, tears, and really cruddy timing, I am incredibly blessed, and I know it. Even so...pray for me.

16 comments:

paige said...

Mindy... Could you have broken a bone in your wrist?! (((((hugs)))))) praying for quick healing. What a blessing your family is.

Laurie Neverman, The Common Sense Woman said...

Saying a prayer for quick healing. So glad baby is okay.

I Am Not Superwoman said...

Oh Mindy, so sorry to hear about your fall. Glad though that the baby is ok and you will heal. Try and take it easy. And you are blessed with wonderful family. The boys, how sweet. Praying for you guys.

Searching for God in the everyday said...

So sweet. What a loving bunch of family you have (and are raising!). I'm so sorry to hear about your fall, but so touched by the love you have surrounding you! Praying for you today...

Mindy said...

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the prayers so very much.

Paige - I don't know...I'm no expert, but when I'm not moving/using my wrist, it doesn't bother me. It's when I try to move it (splitting a biscuit, lifting anything at all) that it really hurts. I kind of feel like it would hurt more constantly if it were broken. All the same, I'm planning to call my MW (also our naturopathic doctor) when the office opens to see what she thinks.

I*am* incredibly thankful that I don't have any back pain!

Pohang Mom said...

Mindy, I'm praying for you! Your fall sounds completely awful, but I'm so glad for you that it wasn't worse and that wee baby is okay. How well you and Jeff have taught your boys! What a blessing! Loved the bit about the handshake.=)

Molly @ Me and Madeline said...

Oh Mindy!! Talk about crummy timing! So glad you are (mostly) okay and that the baby is staying put for now. Prayers for you and baby Isom.

Ami said...

Definitely praying for you. And, the thought of your wonderful boys shaking hands and coming up with the plan of action brought a tear to my eye. What good men you have in your life. :) ((()))

Jill Foley said...

Praying for you Mindy! Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Joy said...

Praying! Glad your guys are taking good care of you.
You might want to wrap the wrist for some added support in case of a ligament stretch.

Mindy said...

Thanks Joy! We have a compression bandage, and I have been wearing it since last night. My wrists have always been slender though...so it isn't very snug. :/

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Erin said...

I'll be praying for quick healing. Your post has me crying because of your sweet, sweet family. Your boys show the perfect mix of compassion and the male inclination to make a plan and fix-it:)

Trish said...

You have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers as I await the arrival of my niece or nephew, and now I'll just add some more prayers to the list. :) I'm so sorry for the crummy timing of all of this; it's the last thing you need right now. Thank God for my sweet nephews & brother-in-law, and hugs to Steve!

Carolyn said...

Oh Mindy! I'm so sorry. I'm glad your boys were there to help you out! Praying for your recovery!!!

Mama said...

We are so sorry to hear about your accident. So glad the baby is all right and you didn't get hurt worse. Ben and Kyle are great kids, and we are thankful for your wonderful husband and father-in-law! God bless them for taking such good care of you. Praying for you!