Clumsy Mumsy

In addition to be the world's worst cook lately (e.g., burning bacon, brewing coffee in the filter portion of the coffeemaker, dried out dinners, etc.), I guess I need to submit to the fact that I'm also a pregnant klutz. Yesterday, although not my first trip or spill while pregnant, I fell down the stairs. Ok, half the stairs, but still a good four or five of them. I should have known better - let's see I didn't hold on to the railing, was in a hurry, arms full of bags having just come in and tromped down the stairs full force to let Mr. Maximus out of his crate. Out of nowhere it seemed like some invisible force just cut my legs out from under me. I didn't trip, or at least I don't think I did, my legs just crumpled up underneath me. As I tumbled head first towards the basement stair's first platform (thank God for a turning staircase), I could feel my shins hit the first step, then bounce down, my knees landing HARD onto the staircase platform. It was one of those moments where time seems to just stand still. You know it's happening, yet you are somewhat numb to the pain. Then, the pain hits - excruciating pain. I had tried to put my hands out to catch myself but my kneese took the brunt. Or should I say mainly my left knee. I sat there in a fetal position (ironically) for a minute or two scared to move, thinking what if I broke or sprained something. Yes, wimpy girl hurt that bad. I had my cell next to me thank goodness but with only one bar left. I decided rather than turn into "I've fallen and I can't get up" woman, I'd attempt to go back upstairs. I did and assessed the damage. I have a pretty badly bruised, blood blistered left knee that's swollen and extremely sore and some other very sore points on my shins and ankles but OK. Baby's still jumping around, so I think we're good there. I packed some ice on it yesterday, and bandaged it up...

The moral to the story: Hold on to the railing, moron.

Here's a clip from Babycenter.com about clumsiness during pregnancy: http://www.babycenter.com/0_clumsiness-during-pregnancy_224.bc.

So, I guess this means reconsidering yoga sessions as I get bigger huh? Or maybe even now.