It has been tough for me this week. I am recovering from my MOHS surgery and the plastic surgery. The ice packs and pain medicine have helped, but I have been almost useless to my family this week.
My husband has had to come home from work, cook and clean the kitchen. He has been doing the laundry. He has made sure the kids have had their baths and any medicines that they need. He has been waiting on me.
Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of my husband taking care of all my needs. What has been difficult is not being able to do anything for him and my kids. I love taking care of them. I also feel really bad for my husband, because I can see how tired he is when he gets home from work.
It's not just my husband that has had to go out of their way to help me. I am a Co-Leader for my daughter's Girl Scout Troop. I am also Cookie Manager for the troop. We have a meeting tonight, and I just can not go. My Co-Leader had to come over here to get forms that the moms need to sign for their cookie sales. She also needed to pick up some arts and crafts supplies, since I have them all.
Our Area Cookie Man, (that's not his title, but that's what we call him) is coming over to my house to pick up the first payment for our troop's cookie sales. That is very generous of him to do this.
I feel bad that I have to depend on others this week and next week. I am grateful that I have this help, but it is hard for me to sit back and let someone else do what I should be doing. I go back to the doctor on Monday to have the stitches removed. The doctor told me that it would be about 6 months for a full recovery, though. I'll be happy to just be able to start doing things for myself and my family.
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I know how it feels. And I know what a nurse told me in a situation like that: give them a chance to do something back.
You're not doing nothing, you're healing.
I hope you'll feel better soon.
I understand. It is hard when we're used to, & enjoy, being the caretakers of our families. It's obvious you're a loving, caring mom & wife. But you're not being selfish or anything like that; you need time to heal so you are able to again care for everyone! :)
Take care of yourself. There are nice oils you can use on the scar (I've used them after surgery); like vitamin E with olive oil; you can ask your surgeon.
Blessings!
Hang in there, I know how you feel. Being laid up is nice for a couple of days but oh so tiring when it extends beyond that. It may be hard on your family and those directly affected by your time of recovery, but in the long run rest and healing is what you and your body need most in order to fully recover. Brighten your family with your tender greetings and warm appreciation of all that they are doing for you - it goes a long way. If they like notes, jot them a short and sweet note for them - these are things you can do while you heal.
I truly hope you feel better soon. Taking care of yourself is taking care of your family, remember that, because you don't want to cause any set backs or a prolonged recovery, right?
Do not be suprised if you are not completely healed in 6 months. I still have numbness in my forehead and it will be a year in May. There will be terrible itching and you will think you are going crazy. You will also notice that the sore spots will move. I still have pain in my head (in the hair); the doctor told me that they shifted the skin so it is still healing and growing back. Hope you do not mind some of this advice
The doctor said it could be six months or more. I'm already dealing with the itching. It is very irritating, because I can itch all around, but can not itch the spot that I need to.
Thank you all for your kind words and advice. It means a lot to me.
((Hugs)). It is hard.
Just wanted to see how you are doing...
Hope you are feeling better by now.
Healing hugs, my friend :)
Faythe @GMT
I 2nd the opinion on researching some homeopathic oils to help with itching & hasten the healing.Aloe gel ( direct from the plant, just open a leaf & lay in on the area, when you are laying down of course, is one)
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