Broken Toe

gina123345

I broke my big toe over the weekend and have not been able to walk very well since it happened (I tried crutches but was afraid I was going to break my neck with those). Luckily my in-laws have been watching DD while DH is at work and they have even made us dinner 3 nights in a row. Tomorrow is my first day back with her full time at home and I am a little nervous about playing with her and the running that goes along with a toddler. There is one episode of Sesame Street that we have on DVR that holds her attention for the whole hour but I don't want to rely on the TV. Any suggestions? We have play dough and lots of craft supplies but I am not sure how long that will keep her occupied and in one place. I also can't drive right now because of the toe.

PearlieGirl'sMom

Did you talk to the Dr. about a possible walking boot? This way, your toe is immobilized and the boot takes the pressure off your foot.

Two winters ago, I broke my foot and had a cast on and a boot. Wow! That was fun!

littlemermaid

Yes, see if your Dr can give you one of those special "shoes" for people with foot injuries. 

Stacyc625

ooooh totally ditto the walking boot. i have one for each foot lol (from different incidents- ) and i could not have walked without them. so definitely look into that.

 

As for activities- hmm how about teaching her a holiday song- or do some music time/ dance time. Tires her out and you can be-bop in place. lol.

hmmm- how about teaching her duck duck goose with her stuffed animals? something that gets her up and active/running around/tiring her out and leaves you somewhat relaxed. (gisele loooooves running in a circle around her animals)

bubbles?

tea party?

 

gina123345

Thanks for the advice ladies. DD is actually at the in laws again. They have been having a great time with her and wanted to watch her again. I miss her during the day but I am doing all the little things I can't do when she is her (make jewlery, play on the computer, sleep). Still trying to get the walking boot. DH can only take me to the Dr tomorrow AM and I am having a hard time finding an appt. It is the end of the business year for his office and he has to close all of the books and make sure all of the vendors are paid so there is a very small window of opportunity for him to take me (I can't drive, it's my right foot).