lady
not sure exactly what key configurataion you had/have for quicksave and quickload, but here's what i do to avoid any potential problems involving 'clicking first, thinking last'. this also remedied the 'non-registering keystrokes' problem.
gods know i've accidentally 'loaded' when i meant to 'save'. ouch. and it's not as though you (me anyway) use the 'load' anywhere near as often as the 'save'.
i reset the quicksave to a single key(stroke) i will use in all games - in my case it's F9. this key worked 100% of the time.
and by leaving the quickload as a dual keystroke, i avoid hitting either one accidentally.

on a sidenote. i'm sure you're aware it exists, but the song 'lady rain' by hall and oates is a fantastic piece of music....