Humpty Dumpty Fell In the Pool
Filed Under: Thriving
I had a lovely afternoon today. Three hours in the ER.
Today was a gorgeous day. The kids were playing in the sandbox and I went to the pool to putter around, sweep some leaves, and put the solar cover back on. As I was leaning over to pull the cover, I lost my balance. But instead of falling straight into the pool, I tried to catch myself, my arms flailing. It probably looked like one of those falls you see on a cartoon.
I went head-first into the edge of the pool, smacking my forehead and then falling - fully clothed - into the pool. The pain was blinding. I made my way out of the pool, crying and yelling at L to “GO GET DADDY!” PHAT Daddy took one look at my head and ran inside, immediately producing a bag of frozen peas that he instructed me to put on my head.
I sat on the deck, a soggy, sobbing mess, while my husband and the kids got me dry clothes and piled into the car. I protested. “I’m fine. I really don’t think I need to go to the hospital.” But when I looked in a mirror, I could see why they insisted. All around my right eye was swollen and approaching a purple color. I felt a little dizzy and nauseous and holy cow did my head hurt.
Long story short, I got an x-ray and everything is fine. My injury didn’t even warrant a subscription for codeine. Hmph. By the time I left the ER, I was already feeling better and the purple-ness was subsiding. I wonder what it’s going to look like in the morning…
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- From rsanerhujy | Sep 18, 2006
PHAT = Parenting, Homeschooling And Technology. That about sums up my life at the moment. 
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Karen Rani | Sep 11, 2006 | Reply
And yet you still blogged. Addict.
I sure hope you feel better soon babe!
Karen
xo
Sarah | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
Ouch! I would have blogged it too, mind you
Hope you make a speedy recovery!
lance | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
sandy | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
OUCH!
Thank God it’s just a lovely shade of purple. Happy healing.
Henry Cate | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
Wow. I’m glad to hear you are feeling better.
Jess | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
I think you meant “perscription,” but I’m sure your head was throbbing! And, what do you mean no codeine!? What’s the matter with those people!? Don’t they know you are a wife & mother, and you NEVER get a day off!? That alone warrants a little “Vitamin C!”
Feel better soon, Cookie!
Trixie | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
Egads! So sorry to read this. I hope you’re feeling better today. Why do these things always seem to happen the week before you’re hosting a party? I hope PHAT Daddy is allowing you some rest today. Are ya gonna post a picture for us?
Cousin Laurie | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
Oh my!!! I hope your head is not hurting too much. Luke must have had quite a fright seeing you hurt so. Does he know he is Mommy’s hero for getting Daddy so quickly?!! So what does it look like today? … Does it look like the pool won? Take care.
Todd | Sep 12, 2006 | Reply
Is your head all lumpy like Yoda’s?….Oh Sorry:
Head all lumpy like yoda. Is it?
Ah, better safe then sorry. I went to the ER with what I thought was food poisoning and would go away, but I felt better after they took out my appendix.
Oh, and please throw out those peas!
Spunky | Sep 14, 2006 | Reply
Yowzers that looks nasty. I’m sorry you had to have this happen and glad it wasn’t worse than it was. I had to laugh about the peas. I keep a few bags in the fridge just for that purpose.
Joy | Sep 17, 2006 | Reply
Actually, I think a SUBscription to codeine would be better! LOL