pregnant...with A Broken Ankle....

I like Erika's idea of the walking cast/boot. My daughter broke both legs/ankles around thanksgiving. One first and then a few days later fell down the stairs at school :( Anyway... it was the fibula... it think that is what you call it. Since it is not a weight bearing bone she has the walking casts. We are down to one now :) Maybe they can do this for you. She can get around pretty normal. (she is almost 14)

We had to visit my grandmother recently, and she had to have surgery on her foot and had to stay off of it and she usually loves chasing around my 3 year old (well, as much as any 80 year old does..hee) So we set her up in the playroom with an ottoman to put her foot up on and she could supervise while not having to get up much. We told my dd she had to be very careful not to step on Grandma, which she was very considerate of.

Is there any way you can do something similar? Set up most of what you'll need for the day in a concentrated area, say, the living room, bathroom and kitchen, and sit with your foot up as much as you need while she plays near you? Maybe with a tv tray so you can still do crafts/worksheets/whatever. My daughter is very helpful and wants to bring me stuff if I need it (I was pretty sick the other week and she was very helpful). Then you could rest as much as possible between bathroom trips for both of you, and you could make easy lunches and breakfasts so you dont have to stand up so much. If you're on a couch, she can still cuddle up with you, so you dont have to try lifting her so much.

Good luck, sorry about the ankle!!

Can you get someone to come over and help you out. Sorry no advice just I hope you heal quickly.

Well I haven't had to deal with that but I will tell you what I would do. I would arrange for grandma or friends to come and take her every day for at least a couple hours. If you had her have a play date at a friends in the morning like around 10:30 they could keep her until after lunch and if she still naps bring her home for naptime. If she naps around 1 and is out for about 2 hours that gives you a good 4 1/2 hour break during the day. And then when your hubby is home he can help out. And just so she doesn't have to go somewhere everyday you could even have a play date at your house but have your friend be informed that it is so she can help you with your daughter so again you can just sit and visit and keep your ankle up.

Just a thought, not sure if you already have it or not - but what about one of those walking casts or the boot thing (I'm not sure if they're the same thing or not)...? I couldn't imagine chasing after a 3-year old and be on crutches!
I would definitely call in any favor you can as well...
Do you have any relatives or friends that have older kids that would be able/willing to come entertain your daughter for a little while so you could have a chance to rest & relax?
I wish you all the best of luck - and hope for a fast recovery!

When my cousin broke her arm with a newborn, I went and stayed with her for 6 weeks. I was about 13 or so, but I was able to be her other arm, help keep everything clean, entertain her 3 year old... etc etc etc. She didn't actually pay me anything, but when she was all healed up she took me and a friend to Lagoon (closest amusement park in our area) for a day. :) Maybe you have someone who could do the same for you?

This is sort of an offbeat answer, but try and find a homeschooling family in your area with older children. Many homeschooling parents what their kids to be involved in helping others, and it might be the perfect opportunity for them and you. Contact your local churches or homeschool group if you have one. Good luck! Tough situation, but you can do it! Call in the cavalry! =)

I've been in a similar situation (although I wasn't pregnant at the time of my injury). The truth is that it was difficult for me. It will be for you, too. However, you will get through this:) You can handle this! It won't be easy. You will do the best you can. You will do more than you should. You won't be able to help it. Please take it as easy as possible and get as much rest as you can. It will help you heal. Do let yourself have help. I had a hard time with this. It was an adjustment. I had to realize that all the the things I normally did I didn't necessarily have to. My child was capable of helping herself more than I usually let her. My husband was willing and able to do more than I normally allowed him to do. Sounds kind of silly but I actually had to learn this the hardest way possible. What type of floors so you have? I have mostly laminate so I scooted around in my office chair everywhere I could at home. I got a great workout with the crutches elsewhere. They are a little tricky to keep up with. Don't leave them too far behind! If you get to scooting, you may not remember where you left them:) Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

oh the memories. my second was five weeks old my oldest 3 1/2 when I fell and tore my knee up. At the hospital they put me in a thigh to ankle brace. I asked the dr how I was suppossed to take care of the kids like this and he laughed. Not a good sign. I went home and called Mom, my entire family is two hours away. She gave me a great pep talk, you are a strong woman who can do anything she puts her mind too. Thanks mom but your granddaughter is on top of the fridge playing with knives and i am breastfeeding with this monster cast on the couch. I can see her but it will be five minutes before I can get to her. Needless to say family showed up about four hours later to help for a few days until I could figure out how to get around.

Sometimes we cant handle it all and must ask for help, something very hard for me to do. Call in all the help you can, if you are in a moms group or church group let them know you need help for a week or so. People love helping others it makes them feel good about themselves.

Good luck and know this too shall pass and you will be able to laugh at it a few years from now!

Call in all the favors you can! Friends, relatives, neighbors - anybody who can help you for a few weeks. You'll need two very healthy ankles for chasing one, and soon two, little ones. Does your husband have insurance that might provide some at-home assistance for a while?

I broke my foot when my oldest was 2 1/2. I broke my foot the night before we were to move into a new appartment. A 3rd floor walk up. That was a mess. I had to crawl up the stairs and my hubby had to move everything by himself. Baby gates are your friend! block yourself in a room with toys and TV and if at all possible access to the bathroom. If you have a master bedroom with the bath in it that is picture perfect. Everything is not going to get clean and you aren't going to get everything done. THAT IS OK! If you have friends and family who can help out I am sure that they will be happy to if they can. The big thing is to just not beat yourself up over what you can and can't do. Now is the perfect time for cuddle time with mommy reading books, watching movies and doing puzzles.