Thursday, March 25, 2010

How Dangerous IS a Piece of Sidewalk Chalk?


To those of you whom I am a faithful reader, I apologize for not being very faithful these past few days.  I blame it all on a lone piece of pink sidewalk chalk innocently lying on the playground at school. 

Tuesday afternoon was lovely and we were coming in from recess.  I didn't see that lone pink piece of sidewalk chalk, but I felt my Dansko clad left foot twist beneath me as I tripped on it.  Not a bad twist at all - and I was so glad I didn't fall in front of my fourth grade class.  That would not have been cool at all!  Drat, that little piece of pink sidewalk chalk.

Ouch, my foot was a little sore the rest of the day.  And the top of my foot was a little tender, but I thought nothing of it.  I took a Tylenol PM, made myself my little Crystal Lite Cosmo and was out like a light.  Stupid little piece of pink sidewalk chalk.

By Wednesday, I am in a little more pain.  The top of my foot and toes are a little swollen.  Hmmm... not good.  But I teach, for goodness sake!  How on earth am I to stay off of my feet?  I am limping a bit.  I have sharp pains shooting through the top of my foot and radiating  into my ankle and toes.  Even more "not good".  I take more anti-inflammatory pills.  Oh cr*%, Jackson has baseball practice, Sumter has baseball pictures AND a game, and I am in charge of Sumter's team snack.  No time for pain.  I'll put on my Sperry "mules" and deal with it.  After the game (and over 24 hours later) I feel hot pokers shooting through my foot.  I take more drugs and elevate on a pillow in bed.  I hate that little piece of pink sidewalk chalk.

This morning it really hurts.  I am close to tears.  But I can walk on it... it's not purple, black or blue.  It can't be a torn ligament or broken bone (can it???).  I go to school, wincing in pain, and prop my foot on a chair.  Later, I run into the school nurse.  She convinces me to let her wrap it as the hot poker burning sensation continues to shoot up and down my foot.  She is not pleased that I have not gone to the doctor.  Seems you can tear and break bones without intense bruising - or being unable to walk.  Lovely.  Or should I say, Damn that little piece of pink sidewalk chalk.

Oh, the story gets better... went to the Doc-in-the-Box at 6:00 after getting my hair "cullahed".  (I do have my priorities in order!) to get an x-ray.  Guess who's insurance carrier has not mailed her a new card?!?!?!  Guess who had to leave without an x-ray?  (Have an appointment Friday at 2:00.)  Guess who has to deal with the insurance company to find my new number, etc.?  Guess who has self-medicated herself AGAIN tonight?

If I EVER see another piece of pink sidewalk chalk...

20 comments:

  1. Oh my, Bevy, you poor thing!!! Bless your heart and damn that chalk!!! I hope you are okay & that maybe they can work you in earlier tomorrow. OUCH!

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  2. I am so sorry to hear this Bevy!!! So glad you don't have school tomorrow. You should just show up at the x-ray office when they open- I bet they fit you in!!!

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  3. Ouch, so sorry that happened. Amazing how we just keep going despite the pain sometimes.


    Hugs and hoping your foot is better soon,
    Robin

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  4. You poor dear ~ it's amazing how much we try to put up with just to carry on our normal {insane} schedules. Will it make you feel any better if I tell you the same has happened to me but it was over a rubber frog in the Dramatic Play Center? Try telling that story and being taken seriously ;)

    On the bright side ~ once you do get to the doctors you'll look great since you've already visited your beauty queen.

    Hope it's nothing serious and you're back on your feet in no time. You may want another Cosmo just to speed along your recovery!

    Jo

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  5. Oh no Bevy. That stinks. My next door neighbor tore some ligaments in his ankle the other night playing VB and it is not pretty. I can so relate to you just working through the pain. That's what we women do! Hope you can relax this weekend. Make sure you get some good painkillers!

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  6. Oh I'm so sorry! Tripping over tiny things like sidewalk chalk or small toys is sometimes more dangerous than larger items. Hope you're on the mend soon. xoxo

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  7. I just hid all of Alise's sidewalk chalk! Yowser!! I hope you're foot is better soon!!

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  8. You had me at the 'Crystal Lite Cosmo'~ Do share the recipe!
    And your foot! Oh my goodness! This is terrible! I sure hope it is not broken, and it starts to feel better-Thanks for the reminder about watching out for Sidewalk chalk...tis the season...

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  9. oh Bevvy!!!! I hope today goes well and that you are in less pain. XOXO Please keep us posted!

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  10. Oh, no!! I hope you are able to get to the bottom of what's going on and relieve your pain soon. Chalk - who knew?!

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  11. Dying to know what is wrong with your foot!!! Damn sidewalk chalk!!!

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  12. Oh no! So sorry to hear that. Hope you get good care today & they found out the solution. I found out today I have a thyroid problem that explains why I havent been able to lose weight...It all makes sense. Our bodies really do speak to us...We are blessed w such good drs. I am worried about the future of our health care...Hope you can get some rest AND get a lot of work done...if that's possible
    xoxo Jennifer aka Gigi

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  13. Yep, I zeroed right in on that Crystal Light Cosmo...hmmmmm. Hope the food is better and not any broken bones! You asked about my Lilly Bermuda bags...The pink cover monogrammed in white is reversible to the shrimp cocktail pattern. The shrimp cocktail pattern cover is reversible to a bright yellow color. I bought both of these about 6 or 7 years ago in California and completely forget that the pink one which is monogrmamed is shrimp cocktail on the flip side. Also, Mount Dora is nice, but not anywhere near as pretty as downtown Aiken.

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  14. Good Lord, I meant to type "hope your FOOT is better..."

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  15. Bev,please go get appt with orthopedic asap I will not tell my story but do take care of yourself! Claudia

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  16. OMG you need to get to a chiropodist or something right away! I had a dislocated bone in my foot for ages and it caused me all sorts of problems and I had no idea!

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  17. Oh Bevy! That dam# piece of chalk!!!! Feel better! Aren't insurance companies the worst!!!

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  18. Oh girl! I got a little behind on my blog reading yesterday and just read this. So glad it wasn't broken.

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