So far my husband and I are planning to find childcare just while I'm in the hospital but he can't take anymore time off work when we get home and I have a 2 year old. Do you think I'll be able to manage without overdoing it? Or should I arrange some help for a few days so I can actually rest and recover?

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I will.also be having surgery and have to recover with a 2 1/2 yr old. I am going to see if my MIL can watch him for a few days for me to get back on my feet after.

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I think you should get some help the first week for me was ruff and I didn't do much my husband did most and we have a 7 5 and 3 yr old plus 5 dogs so after a week I was good to go

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You aren't supposed to lift more than 10 pounds at until about 4 weeks, so if you pick your toddler up, you are going to need help.

Plus you get tired fast and need naps. The nap time your toddler takes might not be enough.

Arrange for help, you have to recover and you don't want to risk a hernia.

I have a 2 year old grandson and I wouldn't dare take care of him in recovery process. It's to painful and your so tired.

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I had surgery on the 8th. I have a 9 month old and a 3 yr old. For the first week I had help. After that I was totally fine taking care of them. I still don't pick up my three year old at all but my 9 month I do. You should be fine after a week!

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