Here’s a hint for all of you with stairs: do not put ointment on the bottom of your feet and then attempt to carry a baby and a laptop downstairs.
In short, Saturday morning, I slipped and fell. Considering what it could have been, I’m OK. My foot slipped forward, and I fell straight down, landing in a sitting position on the stairs.
If you’re immediately alarmed, don’t be. I had Jessie cradled pretty snugly and the only “crack” I heard came from the computer (I loosened the battery connection). She did start crying, and while in Mama’s arms, she threw up. However, her eyes weren’t dilated or anything indicating major strife. Me? I’ve got a bruised tailbone, a bruised ego, and some scratches. I’m sitting on a comfy cushion normally used to treat hemorrhoids. Getting up from a seated position hurts. Going down to a seated position also hurts. Lots of things hurt.
But, you gotta keep moving. We have two kids, and Laureen’s doing as much as she can, but it’s just hard to get everything done moving at 60%.