Looking after small children

Hey, I have an 11 month old daughter. How long do you think it would be before I can look after her alone again? Just sorting childcare . At pre op the nurse said I could still lift her I just had to keep her close to my body rather than arms out, but wondering how long I’m gonna feel up to picking her up etc. Thanks xx

Hi Hun I had three children youngest being 18 months at time and I was able to look after mine all normal just being careful day 3/4 where my hard days befor my op I deep cleaned my house all ready I put everything I would need at hand reach away so didn’t have to stretch for anything instead of lifting my boy he’s a heavy boy I got him to climb to me and sit next to me you will be fine with your little one only being 11 months only thing I really struggled a lil bit with was bath my son but lucky my older kids helped me out there my older ones where 11 and 7 xxx

Im avoiding lifting my son for as long as possible. He will be 15m and hes heavy! My partner is taking a week off to look after him and then my 12 year old daughter will help the following week as its the easter holidays. X x

I’m also most nervous about this. Mine will be 8 months and just turned 2. I’ve got help planned most of the first week but worry if the older one jumps on me or gets upset I can’t pick him up/cuddle etc properly! Xx

I had a 12 Months old and 4 year old at school. My mother in law and husband looked after them for the first 5 days or so but from day 7 I had them on my own and did the school run. I was just careful lifting the youngest and used the pram Instead of carrying him anywhere. I was still able to do washing and light housework etc pretty much from day 1 though. You’ll be fine just be careful and only lift them when necessary. Xx

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