Ladder

[Vicki C]

Hi all, first, I’m fine. On Monday of this week I was on a stepladder putting up a barrier to keep phoebes from nesting on a ledge on my porch, when the ladder collapsed underneath me. The aluminum leg literally bent as I was standing on it. I was on the second or third step (not sure) so not too high, but I was not able to catch myself, fell backwards, and hit my head on the porch. I know…. So scary. I did not lose consciousness but the sound was awful. My husband is away, so I was on my own. I lay on the porch saying out loud “you’re ok, you’re ok, you’re ok” for about five minutes. Other than two bruised fingers, a scraped elbow, and the head bonk I was okay.
I was at my son‘s house to babysit yesterday telling my DIL about it and she made me aware that I actually had a big bruise on my forehead. I thought I had landed on the back of my head but I guess not. I decided yesterday to go to urgent care and really lucked out on wait times - received excellent prompt care. They did a CAT scan and everything checked out fine. Maybe a mild concussion but as the provider said they wouldn’t know that from the cat scan. Lying on the table I was thinking of @Catscankim . By the way how’s it going down there? Maybe you should move to New Hampshire. It’s lovely up here.

 

[Punkasue]

Hi all, first, I’m fine. On Monday of this week I was on a stepladder putting up a barrier to keep phoebes from nesting on a ledge on my porch, when the ladder collapsed underneath me. The aluminum leg literally bent as I was standing on it. I was on the second or third step (not sure) so not too high, but I was not able to catch myself, fell backwards, and hit my head on the porch. I know…. So scary. I did not lose consciousness but the sound was awful. My husband is away, so I was on my own. I lay on the porch saying out loud “you’re ok, you’re ok, you’re ok” for about five minutes. Other than two bruised fingers, a scraped elbow, and the head bonk I was okay.
I was at my son‘s house to babysit yesterday telling my DIL about it and she made me aware that I actually had a big bruise on my forehead. I thought I had landed on the back of my head but I guess not. I decided yesterday to go to urgent care and really lucked out on wait times - received excellent prompt care. They did a CAT scan and everything checked out fine. Maybe a mild concussion but as the provider said they wouldn’t know that from the cat scan. Lying on the table I was thinking of @Catscankim . By the way how’s it going down there? Maybe you should move to New Hampshire. It’s lovely up here.

I’m glad you’re ok. That’s a scary situation.

 

[dibbles]

Thankfully you are ok. Take it easy for awhile if you are able.

 

[AliOop]

Oh my gosh- scary! So glad you got good medical care and that you are ok. Sending prayers for quick and full recovery!!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

I’m so glad that you are okay. We have a “no ladders when home alone” rule in our house for the last few years.

 

[Misschief]

I’m so glad that you are okay. We have a “no ladders when home alone” rule in our house for the last few years.

I can understand that rule completely. One of our neighbours fell off a ladder while trimming his cedar hedge a couple of years ago. No one else was home, including neighbours. He did not survive.

 

[Chaiat5]

So sorry to hear this… that sounds scary. So glad you are OK. Please take things easy and rest. You deserve to be pampered for a while

 

[BWt]

Falls are terrifying. And being alone as well :/ You sound like you are made of very tough stuff! Glad you will be fine. Agree with @Chaiat5. Pamper yourself. A reward for remaining calm in dire circumstances

 

[Vicki C]

I’m so glad that you are okay. We have a “no ladders when home alone” rule in our house for the last few years.

That is a good idea. Unfortunately my husband has been away for six weeks. But it is a good idea.

 

[dmcgee5034]

@Vicki C - how scary! I’m so glad you are ok!

 

[Whillow]

@Vicki C that is so scary. I have had a backwards fall down a small set of stairs and that brief moment of falling I thought omg I can’t believe this is happening and this is going to hurt.

It did hurt a bunch. I’m glad you were able to get everything checked out and you’re ok.

 

[CecileBC]

Sooo glad you're fine...
I can relate as it happens to me last year: I fell backwards from a balcony onto concrete, heard that awfull sound, blood dripping (sorry for the image...) and stayed a long long time repeating the word "I hit my head" over and over. You must have been very scared; we don't want to hit our heads.
Did you have to stay for 4 hours after the scan ?
Take it easy for a few days and take care !

 

[Kiti Williams]

Goodness! I have a step ladder that is like a pool ladder, in that it has rails to grip. Hubbs told me to only use it when he could be there as spotter.

 

[Cindy D.]

@Vicki C so glad you are ok! I like the no ladders unless someone else is there. You could always ask your son or DIL to stop by when they have a chance. I'm sure they would rather do that than find you laying there later.
Witch Hazel helps make black and blue spots go away faster.
I had a concussion once and put natural peanut butter in the oven instead of the refrigerator and few other weird things. Phoebes are persistent!! Hope you aren't too sore your fall!

 

[Vicki C]

Sooo glad you're fine...
I can relate as it happens to me last year: I fell backwards from a balcony onto concrete, heard that awfull sound, blood dripping (sorry for the image...) and stayed a long long time repeating the word "I hit my head" over and over. You must have been very scared; we don't want to hit our heads.
Did you have to stay for 4 hours after the scan ?
Take it easy for a few days and take care !

Oh my gosh Cecile. That sounds just awful. How interesting that we both had the instinct to talk out loud to ourselves in that way. I’m glad you were okay! I did not have to stay, the radiologist read the scan within a half hour and I was on my merry way.

@Vicki C that is so scary. I have had a backwards fall down a small set of stairs and that brief moment of falling I thought omg I can’t believe this is happening and this is going to hurt.

It did hurt a bunch. I’m glad you were able to get everything checked out and you’re ok.

“yes… there was that moment when I really thought “uh oh, this could be it…”

@Vicki C so glad you are ok! I like the no ladders unless someone else is there. You could always ask your son or DIL to stop by when they have a chance. I'm sure they would rather do that than find you laying there later.
Witch Hazel helps make black and blue spots go away faster.
I had a concussion once and put natural peanut butter in the oven instead of the refrigerator and few other weird things. Phoebes are persistent!! Hope you aren't too sore your fall!

oh I wish I could! They are an hour twenty away from me. I am still weirdly sore - I feel like i have been doing sit-ups which I clearly have not.

 

[CecileBC]

I bet you won't be approaching a ladder soon, just as I'm keeping away from the edge of my balcony ... You may even "fear" ladders when you see them ! Glad we can laugh about it now