Any single parents?

I’m worried about how I’ll cope with little support in the first couple of weeks post surgery. My little girl is almost 4 so past the lifting stage but I’m worried that I’m not going to be able to take it as easy as I’d like to and whether it might hinder recovery! Can anyone fill me with confidence?

Hi Sarah,

I’m 3dpo & also a single parent but my little girl is 21 month so not quite passed the lifting stage. I’ve also no help off grandparents as both sets are away on holiday!

I think I’ve been pretty lucky with the pain as from 1dpo I was able to do a lot for myself & by today I feel nearly normal.

I’d recommend just putting everything in easy reach that you think you will need. I also cooked a lot of food before my op & froze it so all I had to do was put it in the microwave.

I’ve honestly not found it as hard as I thought I would but I do have a really high pain threshold!

Xx

Hi Sarah how did you cope with lifting your daughter. Is she still in a cot my little boy is 23 months and I still have the sides on his cot really worried how I’m going to manage getting him in and out. My op is on Thursday so not time to get him used to sleeping in a bed either xxx

Sorry I meant Toni has your past the lifting stage Sarah. Xxx

Hiya,

I struggled 1dpo with lifting her in & out, I got her to climb on a little stool & wrap her arms & legs round me then she put her legs down in the cot & laid herself down. I still have my sides on too, from that first day it was much easier,l. I’ve been lucky with pain & barely had any! Xx

Thanks Toni that’s a really good idea I didn’t even think to get a little stool for him. I’m def going to grab one will make things so much easier. Aww pleased for you it’s hard with little ones I hope I’m the same ????xxx

I put a fingers crossed emoji not loads of question marks lol. I know everyone heals differently just hope I’m one of the lucky ones xxx

Yes it’s definitely hard! The worst part I have found is when we are playing & she runs into me full pelt witg the hardest toy possible haha or just catches on them!

Oh also, I found the morning to be the most painful so I’ve been setting my alarm earlier than usual to be up before her for the pain/tightness to wear off! Xx

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