Moms with littles: how bad is it post op??

[Dee_Rose 6]

Hi All

I have my last appt on Wednesday (May 30th) and hopefully have surgery sometime in July. I have a 6 yo and a 4 yo. My husband is taking a week off work but no more than that. I’m wondering what it will be like on week 2. They have day camp from 9-3 on some days but aside from that will I be ok caring for them in a half ass way lol??? What was your experience?
I’ll take any advice I can get.

[Chrisb428 626]

44 minutes ago, Dee_Rose said:

Hi All

I have my last appt on Wednesday (May 30th) and hopefully have surgery sometime in July. I have a 6 yo and a 4 yo. My husband is taking a week off work but no more than that. I’m wondering what it will be like on week 2. They have day camp from 9-3 on some days but aside from that will I be ok caring for them in a half ass way lol??? What was your experience?
I’ll take any advice I can get.

My kids are older but I had to comment. That is so my life.. "in a half Ass way". Love it, good luck! Lolololol

[domi 237]

Mine aren't little anymore, but I would make sure you are not lifting any more than you should. The first week especially. Remember not to eat your kids leftovers. They will be eating more than you.

[YeahOkay31 651]

I was very fortunate that my husband works from home and he has basically taken care of my 7 and 3 year old for the past month since surgery. But in all honesty I could have handled them one week post op for half the day. I think this will go as well as your husband lets it. If he takes over the childcare as soon as he comes home from work you will do fine. Good luck.

[LLG1981 47]

I have three boys, 9,5,and 4 and besides being tired the first week and needing naps, I was able to continue my normal daily routine with them. Having your husband at home the first week will be very helpful to allow you time to rest and get your walking in.

[Sleeved36 356]

My boys are 4 and 1. My husband was also home the first week. I actually felt pretty good, after 4-5 days I was just taking Tylenol once in a while. When my husband wasn't there the main issue was the diapers, couldn't lift him up to changing table. Changing on the floor wasn't great either, not that easy to get up and down.

Don't be hard on yourself. Half-ass is just fine for a week or two while you recover. Go stock up on things they like to eat that are easy and relax. My kids ate a lot of pb and j and dinners were often frozen stuff from trader joes. It will be ok.

[madscientistmommy 124]

I think you will be ok. I got really run down when I went to the kids ball games in May and it was 50-60 degrees. I got really cold and couldn’t warm up. Don’t do too much. Now that that it’s hot, it’s hard to get enough liquid in me. If you are hanging around the house you should be ok. Mine are older (8&13) and I made them bring me stuff.