Well, I had a busy day planned, and it was the last day I would spend with my mom before my trip. Lots of errands to run. Paperwork to get together. Tons to pack.
Unfortunately, fate had a different plan for me when I walked out the front door, slipped on our icy top step, and went flying in the air, only to land on my tailbone, bounce to the next step and land on it again. I have either badly bruised or broken my coccyx, 4 days before the biggest trip of my life. I have decided against getting an x-ray, since there is nothing to do for the injury either way but to manage the pain and sit on a donut.
I am extremely bummed out! I am able to walk slowly and with a bit of a wiggle, sitting takes some time and it hurts to put pressure on the bone, but bending over is by far the worst. Also, I learned the hard way that it is quite difficult to get up from sitting on the floor. I am trying to use my legs as much as I can, but it's hard. I've been relatively careful all my life and have never really had an injury that restricted me.
I was able to pack a bit this afternoon, so I feel better about the day not being a total waste, but I really hope this doesn't impact my trip! I want to be fully functional while I'm there, but I won't push myself, so don't worry about me making it any worse.
Just thought I should share my unfortunate news incase I reference it later. Now I'm going to take more medicine and try to sleep! Goodnight!
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