\DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
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June 2017 Moms
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Any 2+ timers ever have a toddler in a leg cast?
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My 2.5 yr old thought it would be a great time to get a buckling fracture in his leg on Friday. 
He is such a trooper and his resilience is totally amazing to me BUT now I am the one needing to carry him for the next 4 weeks while he has his cast on (can't out weight on his leg.) Has any been in this situation? He is small weight wise but always hated being worn - I might try it again since I'm not so keen lugging a 30 lb toddler around while pregnant. We got out the stroller again but the weather has been gross, icy, and rainy and looks that way a lot in the coming weeks. Anyway - we can't avoid going out but when we are home, any helpful hints on how to keep him occupied? Also, sleeping positions that might make him more comfortable? I've been sleeping with him the past couple nights and his pain is definitely worse at night time. TIA for any input!
**side note - Of course Santa is bringing hims balance bike for Chirstmas and his brother is getting an indoor trampoline.
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He is such a trooper and his resilience is totally amazing to me BUT now I am the one needing to carry him for the next 4 weeks while he has his cast on (can't out weight on his leg.) Has any been in this situation? He is small weight wise but always hated being worn - I might try it again since I'm not so keen lugging a 30 lb toddler around while pregnant. We got out the stroller again but the weather has been gross, icy, and rainy and looks that way a lot in the coming weeks. Anyway - we can't avoid going out but when we are home, any helpful hints on how to keep him occupied? Also, sleeping positions that might make him more comfortable? I've been sleeping with him the past couple nights and his pain is definitely worse at night time. TIA for any input! **side note - Of course Santa is bringing hims balance bike for Chirstmas and his brother is getting an indoor trampoline.
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Re: Any 2+ timers ever have a toddler in a leg cast?
K born 8/31/12
C born 1/11/14
BFP #3 Nov 2014: D&C January 2015
BFP #4 Sept 2016: Due May 31 2017
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy
K born 8/31/12
C born 1/11/14
BFP #3 Nov 2014: D&C January 2015
BFP #4 Sept 2016: Due May 31 2017
Edit: posted too soon
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
I ordered a "art lap board" thing so hopefully that will help. - we loaded up on stickers and coloring books and I have holiday dvds at the ready! (I do feel terrible for my 4.5 yr old though... Stuck inside and not having his brother really play with I think is harder on him than the one with the broken leg!!)
He is trying to stand on it so full time supervision is necessary BUT he slept through the night last night without pain meds so YAY! I guess I need to get pinteresty but wheres the time for that!?! I'm not crafty so it comes very slowly to me. I also need to find our Kindle Fire charger. My house is such a disaster, I'm losing my mind in the clutter!
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy
We got a toddler wheel chair. He loved rolling around in it, once he learned he could push the wheels himself. We also taught him to scoot on his butt using his arms. That gave me some relief. I still had to take him to the bathroom and bed, and some other things.
as for bed, we put him on his back and his leg elevated on a pillow.
My son was amazing through this. Had such an amazing attitude. He also had skull surgery at 2.5 and was amazing through that. He had to sleep in a car seat that was tied inside his crib for three months and never complained. I think God gave him this attitude because he has had to deal with a lot. we already had a trip to Sesame Street Place in PA and we still went. He couldn't go on a few rides and all water rides but still had an amazing attitude. All the characters would jump off the stages to hug him which was the best to him.
Good luck Mamma!! I know how hard this is.
Side note - Are you close to Sesame Place? I'm about 45 mins to an hour from there!
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy
im so happy to hear that he is resilient as well. I think kids just are while we whine! Haha.
Ill try to think of more tips for you.
Don't underestimate your situation. You have your plate full and I feel for ya girl!
I get through things by underestimating LOL Making it "not a big deal" makes me stress less and feel better --- probably how I think I can run my own birth business, take care of this house and daily life things and take on three kids under 5
Thank you for your support!
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy
FYI, my kindle fire uses the same micro usb charger as my android phone so maybe you can borrow one.
Highly monitored internet and no cell service in the office, so I'm postin' and ghostin' while I'm workin'
DS #1 born 05/25/2012
BFP#2: 06/12/2013 ---- loss
DS #2 born 4/08/2014
BPF#4: 2/1/2016 --- 2/23/2016 suspected molar pregnancy--- 3/15/2016 D&E - diagnosis MM
BFP#5 - 9/22/2016
* formally bornmommy