Ow, but probably less serious than a torn...anything

Apparently even a strain involves:

Pain that occurs in the calf muscle on the lower part of the leg often is the result of a pulled or torn calf muscle. This is called a calf strain. It occurs when part of the muscle of the lower leg (gastrocnemius or soleus) is torn away from the Achilles tendon.

A calf strain is similar to an Achilles tendon tear or rupture, but occurs higher up in the back of the leg.

Grade 1 Calf Strain : The muscle is stretched causing some small micro tears in the muscle fibers. Full recovery takes approximately two weeks.

Grade 2 Calf Strain : There is partial tearing of muscle fibers. Full recovery takes approximately 5-8 weeks.

I think it's Grade 1 since I'm not seeing bruising.

I just listed three items on Ebay! I have 4 more that I could list, but I think I will either not list them tonight, or list them to start next week, so that I don't get overwhelmed with mailing.

Wallybee isn't coming home today after all, they want to keep her there for another night to make sure she's comfortable with everything. The little man is doing much better today. Wallybee's milk's come in and he's getting plenty of nourishment, which makes for a contented baby.

Yay for that, I think -- at least over here, they're likely to choose ushering the new mother out of the hospital ASAP, whether she needs more help or not.

David, I had exactly that sort of calf strain about two years ago now -- I was stepping down off a trolley step with no more or less vigor than my usual and shazam!

If it had happened when I stumbled or fell, it would have been more understandable -- this was a totally regular action, one which I did at least twice a weekday for years on end!

My conclusion: getting old SUCKS.

In fact, watch the "is that chocolate or poop" scene in Baby Mama to fully prep for that day, m'kay?

Was that in Baby Mama? for some reason my head is trying to put it in another movie. Either way, should be required viewing for new and prospective parents.

Wallybee's milk's come in and he's getting plenty of nourishment, which makes for a contented baby.

Hooray! Does she have a nursing pillow? I only used mine for a few months, but it was an absolute lifesaver in terms of keeping weight off the incision site while I was healing. (The brand name to look for is, unfortunately, My Breast Friend. But there are so many available used that Craigslist should be able to nab you a free one in next to new condition.)

I only used mine for a few months, but it was an absolute lifesaver in terms of keeping weight off the incision site while I was healing.

Until I read this part of your comment, I thought you were Jesse! And I was momentarily shocked before I relooked at your user name and realized I had just skimmed and you are Jessica!

Ha! I do not have a secret baby no one knows about.

...or do I?

Hooray! Does she have a nursing pillow? I only used mine for a few months, but it was an absolute lifesaver in terms of keeping weight off the incision site while I was healing.

She does not. I shall look into this.

so people are being let go today. a couple from another dept were on Fri, and a couple from our dept today - does not make for a relaxed environment.

More soccer games over the weekend.

Leif's team won like they always do, the other team fared better than most though. Leif had a good game and scored at least a couple of goals, but his team scores so much it's hard to keep track.

Emaryn's all girl team for the first time played another all girl team. Their opponent was the Princesses who were outfitted in bright pink. Pirates vs. Princesses. It was a hard fought game, but Emaryn's team won 5-2. Emaryn had a great game with 2 goals and, more impressive in a way, a perfect pass to a teammate who then scored a goal.