Just looking for sympathy

katiegal

I broke my right ankle on Monday morning. I'm on crutches and can't drive. It's the holidays. In addition to the 3 week old, I have a 2 y.o. who is potty training and a husband with a pretty demanding job. I am very fortunate that my parents live nearby and the toddler has daycare. I still can't believe I did this. The pain is manageable (piece of cake compared to an unplanned, med free birth) it's just the situation that has me depressed. I've been doing alright with keeping the baby next to me in her Rock-n-Play so I can just lean over from the bed or couch to nurse and change her without getting up. Ugh! Thanks for reading. I guess I'm just venting and I keep reminding myself that things could always be worse.

Eshirley26

Oh, geez! I'm so sorry. That sucks! Hopefully you will heal quickly.

Princess_Lily

{{{HUGS}}}

I understand, while I'm not on crutches, I have weight restrictions during my 6w PP healing process (C/s).  I can't lift, and I have restrictions with other extracurricular activities.

Its annoying.  While I can drive now, I still can't do other things I need/want to do.  I want to be myself again, I want to parent the way DS & DD deserves.  The worst feeling is being cooped up in the house and dependent on others for transportation/care.

What is helping is consuming myself in household duties, and rainy day activitives with my older child (arts & crafts, cooking/baking, etc.)...and also counting down days until restrictions are lifted.

katiegal

Thanks ladies. Yes, it is very frusterating. I'm typically very active and I hate to rely on others. I was just getting to the point where I was starting to feel mobile and I could lift my toddler without hurting myself. I was hoping to return to "normal" and get into the routine of picking her up from daycare (my hubby does drop off). Thanks again for the kind words and understanding.

Jojo714

That sucks. *hugs*

gwenneh

Crap! That can't be fun. Hope you feel much better soon and you're in for some pampering over the holidays.

babymama619

Totally sucks!! My mom broke her leg when I was 2 weeks old. She said she put me on a satin pillow and pushed me around with her crutches...possible idea you could also be thankful you don't have my LO right now. She has decided she'll only sleep if I walk. Ugh.

jocie2581

That stinks. Hope you have a quick recovery.

Kim22

You deserve sympathy, that sucks! Hope you heal quickly and glad as least your older child is taken care of.

mbafall09

Sorry you're dealing with this! Hope your recovery goes quickly!

katiegal

Thanks so much ladies! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? I love the satin pillow suggestion