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Jusy need to vent, Broken legs, beautiful weather, neice is round and I feel awful right now

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Watfo · 15/04/2022 16:20

I feel the worst aunt/mum right now and just need to vent
I have broken my legs though im a bit more mobile its still tricky to do stuff . The weather is beautiful today, The 3 kids are bored and arguing, if i could take them out we would have gone to the park at least, weve done easter baking this morning weve been in the garden watched films been on the switch and ive just chucked the TV on for them now but I can see the boredom is creeping in Tuesday can not come round fast enough right now when they can go back to school.
I just feel so guilty everyone on social media today has been posting beautiful photos of things they've done on good Friday. And I just feel so depressed right now 😞

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Pumperthepumper · 15/04/2022 16:23

Oh, that’s hard. Are they both broken? What happened?

Taytocrisps · 15/04/2022 16:26

Sorry you're feeling so miserable but ditch the guilt - not your fault you're immobile. If your kids are small, there will be lots of other Easters. So long as they have chocolate eggs at some stage, that's the main thing.

Also, Good Friday is traditionally a day of fasting when you're meant to contemplate Jesus's suffering on the cross for our sins. Those people posting beautiful photos of things they've done are doing it all wrong Wink.

TigerLilyTail · 15/04/2022 16:26

Why are you looking after your niece if you have a broken leg?

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 15/04/2022 16:28

OP all I've done today is take DD to the park and tidy some stuff in my bedroom. And I've got no excuse other than I cba todaySmile. Don't beat yourself up. I hope you're better soon. I can't imagine how horrible it must be having two broken legs

Summersdreaming · 15/04/2022 16:28

Christ, give yourself a break!

I had dd and dneice, both 12, overnight, we did a 1 hour walk with so much moaning that me and dp told them to bugger off to the park and we sat in the pub for 3 hours until they got bored and came back Grin. Took dn home now I'm in my PJs pottering.

ClemDanFango · 15/04/2022 16:29

Poor you. Is there no one who can take the kids for you? Broken legs sounds bloody horrific even without children to entertain on top!

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Watfo · 15/04/2022 16:29

@Pumperthepumper

Oh, that’s hard. Are they both broken? What happened?
Unfortunately so, I tripped over a flipping baby annabelle and slipped on a mat. Thankfully there light hairlines fractures although still really restricts me and is painful but im 3 weeks in now on walking boots so am a bit more movable at least. I've became a pro on crutches and a wheelchair . I just feel so down though today im fed up of being in the house and on my phone to be honest either scrolling mumsnet tiktok or Facebook. Husband has been great but his working later tonight so won't be home till about 6 so I've had the 3 kids all day
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Crankley · 15/04/2022 16:33

If the children are school age, they should be capable of amusing themselves. As a child I instantly became less bored after complaining to my Mum since she would give me a job to do.

Give it a try.

Pumperthepumper · 15/04/2022 16:34

Honestly, I would take it as easy as possible. They’ll be absolutely fine in front of the TV, I’d get a cup of tea and sit on tiktok if that’s your thing. Who cares?

Longdistance · 15/04/2022 16:34

I don’t understand why you have your niece with you when you have two broken legs.
I could barely look after my own two dc when I broke my leg and had to have surgery. It was just about doable. That’s when we lived in Oz, so every day was nice.

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Watfo · 15/04/2022 16:36

@TigerLilyTail

Why are you looking after your niece if you have a broken leg?
Well j thought it would be a great idea for her to stay for a sleepover to occupy the kids and help me out and give us some fun. shes 13 and has been really helpful so far
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HalfShrunkMoreToGo · 15/04/2022 16:37

Are you able to take them to an activity in a taxi or with a lift from someone where you sit and drink coffee and they do stuff. I'm thinking trampoline park, softplay, climbing wall that type of thing?

EliyanahM · 15/04/2022 16:37

What's it like to break your leg? I've never broken a bone but it fills me with dread after I saw a compilation video of people breaking their arm bones during an arm wrestling fight.

HalfShrunkMoreToGo · 15/04/2022 16:39

Alternatively do you have any camping stuff at home? If so tell them where it is and let them set up a camp in the back garden, if you have tealights candles then they can set up a mock bonfire and toast marshmallows.

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Watfo · 15/04/2022 16:44

@EliyanahM

What's it like to break your leg? I've never broken a bone but it fills me with dread after I saw a compilation video of people breaking their arm bones during an arm wrestling fight.
Not sure how to explain its not ideal it makes you realise how unfit you are. Trying to learn how to use crutches as legs was just not possible at first and that was only needed in the house as the wheelchair doesn't fit through doors . I've basically lived downstairds.I've had loads of help come in the house with like walkers, toilet seat aids to rise me up, temporary bars to hold onto . Shower seats

But yeah id say its impacted my life quite big to be honest and trying to care for the 2 kids is hard however I've had family help me out on certain days

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altiara · 15/04/2022 17:12

Get the Easter eggs out and just enjoy looking at mumsnet/TikTok rather than thinking it’s a bad thing to do.

Forevergold2838 · 15/04/2022 17:13

Definitely stay off social media, its only going to get worse over the weekend. We all have covid, its a shit show, the guilt never helps though so try to be kind to yourself, you're doing your best. I can't even say I'm doing that, I not got out of bed today at all, I could if I really tried. Hope you're legs heal quickly.

user1471538283 · 15/04/2022 17:16

I think you've done brilliantly! Its just one year, next easter you will be mobile.

Foolsrule · 15/04/2022 17:41

Christ, give yourself a break! - oh my - what a choice of words, @Summersdreaming

Poor you OP, things will get better. Just keep imagining this time next year when this is all a dim and distant memory. This is the one time when you should be doing nothing and everyone else be running around after you. There’s nothing to feel bad about!

JenniferBarkley · 15/04/2022 18:01

Oh love. I was on your birthday thread. Take a step back here and just imagine what you'd tell a friend to do in your shoes. This is definite stick the TV on, let them gorge on screens and junk food and turn slightly feral territory. Do whatever you need to get through this and don't judge yourself for a second. They'll be absolutely fine, and quite a possibly enjoy it.

We're stuck in with covid and no sign of escape. The 4 year old got the "are you really still watching hey dugee" message on iPlayer this afternoon Blush It is what it is, next week will come at some point.

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Watfo · 15/04/2022 18:29

Thanks all for your very wise words I think I'm just a person who's feeling very guilty and down right now with the kids being off school but still trying to make fun of this time to get us through

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BigGreen · 15/04/2022 18:39

Poor you! Omg baby Annabelle so sorry but that did give me a chuckle. Kids toys are flipping deadly. You're doing an amazing job. Our kids have had norovirus so we haven't done much either. Just one day at a time, keeping sane is the most important thing. Thanks

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