New mom

[sstark1285 40]

I'm getting sleeved Feb 18th. I have a 4 month old at home. Anyone else go through the surgery w an infant at home? My husband will be home for 3 days and my mom can help but, I'm worried I won't be able to pick him up. He's about 16 lbs... I'm nervous...

[flmama 105]

All docs are different but mine said no lifting (including my children) for 6 weeks. No excuses.

I have an infant/toddler/preschooler.

My mom is staying a week. My sister is staying a week. My in-laws are coming for a long weekend. Otherwise I am having a mother's helper come in each day and plan on spending all of my time on the floor with the kids to making changing and napping easier. It'll take some creativity, but it solves the lifting issue. I just factored the cost of help into my overall expenses.

[Squisha 99]

I was cleared to do minor lifting/ house hold chores at my 2 week check up. By the end of the 2nd week I was able to pick him up and carry him around.