Roblog

I'm back from my long blogging hiatus. I had a really busy September and a pretty busy November, so it's been hard to get back into blogging. I'll try to catch up over the next few weeks.

I love it when my daughters show interest in their world. Donna and I imagine them being scientists, exploring and questioning what they see around them. A few weeks ago, Amanda pointed out the bump on her neck that went up and down when she swallowed. I explained that was part of her throat making sure the water went down into her tummy. I also told her that the water would go into her tummy even if she drank upside-down! She and Elena thought this idea was very funny. So, naturally, I offered to demonstrate this.

I got a pillow, handed Amanda a Dixie Cup of water, and went in search of a place to do a handstand. I found a place by closing my bedroom door. I put the pillow down in front of the door and did a headstand.

Now it should be noted at this point that Donna was not around. I was the primary parent for the evening and that left me with no spousal supervision.

Anyway, once I was upside down, I asked Amanda to hand me the cup. To do this, I had to remove my hand as a support, which left me supported solely by my head. I took the cup, drank a sip, and swallowed, all rather smoothly I thought. I then handed the cup back to Amanda and got down.

Once I got up off my head it hit me - my neck really hurt! I could barely move it from side to side. Amanda and Elena looked quite concerned as I put them to bed - Amanda even gave me a neck massage. As it was, I took some Advil, got the heating pad, and lay down on the bed.
I was a little worried myself as I wasn't confident I could get to sleep without moving my head at all, or what it would feel like in the morning. Even worse would have been having to explain why I would have to take a sick day from work.

As it was, I slept fine, and when I woke up my neck hurt no worse, although it was no better either. A warm shower seemed to help a little, and took took pain medicine throughout the day at work. Each day thereafter, it got a little better, and I gave Donna less frequent details about the status of my neck. After a week, I was pretty much back to normal.

I don't know exactly what I injured. It certainly wasn't bone, but it didn't feel like muscle, either. Can you injure cartilage? I don't think it had any nerves in it. Anyway, I'm very relieved that it got better and that I have no apparent serious damage.