I broke my left leg 10 days ago - right through the skin, blood everywhere, 2.5 hours of surgery to repair it, only got out of hospital today. At least 4 days out of it on morphine, it was such a nasty break my consultant was bringing in his friends for a wee look!
So now I'm home, no weight bearing, got a zimmer, living downstairs for at least 5 weeks (luckily we've a very comfy sofa bed!). MIL has stayed, has been a star, filled the freezer with meals, cleaned like crazy, shopped, looked after dc after school.
My 3 problems are - (1) is it ok to ask my dc to help more than usual? They're 10,12,14. I don't want them to be "carers" but there's no way I can do housework (I do have a cleaner!). So washings, dishes, sticking stuff in the oven - that's ok isn't it. Dh will do lots but he works long hours and is away overnight roughly once a week.
(2) dealing with a cast practically. I can't shower as it's upstairs. Got to be careful about getting the cast wet. Otherwise dh would be hosing me down in the garden. Hair washing? Is the kitchen sink a bit eww for this, because that's easiest!
(3) the sheer mind crushing boredom! I usually work 2 days and I also volunteer, and that's all impossible right now. I'm not a huge tv watcher, I like crafty stuff, knitting, sewing etc. I like reading. But frankly, 5 days a week from 8-4 on my own will drive me nuts. I've put out a fb call for visitors!
I've never had a broken bone before. It hurts!!