Baby due in 2 weeks with fractured elbow

[estherderu]

dear Fiona,
Being a mum I understand your worry.
Is it your first?
I´m afraid I have to agree with the other health professionals, every fracture takes 6 weeks to heal and an elbow fracture ( with surgery) is not the easiest of fractures. In my experience it normally takes time to get back the rotation movement( palm up- palm down) even after the fracture has healed. Be careful of aggrevating exersises! pain is a useful signal.

Now the good news.
I have seen mums with one arm only! or in a wheelchair nurse their children.
It is amazing how adaptable you can be when necessary. I presume you will have help around ( husband, family and friends) so let them help you.
I couldn´t look after( bath and clothe) my own (1st) child because of maternal complications after traumatic childbirth for nearly 2 weeks and its was a bummer.... but... I could still feed him. Accepting help and enjoying everyone helping you is not too bad you know! In the first few weeks, a child sleeps a lot, giving you time to heal. My advice to you is to take that time.

I wish you and yours the best of luck and enjoy what you do have .........
Esther

[candokidsmom]

I dont know if you might have access to early intervention or home visiting nurses but they may be able to help with the "figuring things out" in the beginning. As far as negotiating the exercises, baby care and taking care of yourself. Good luck
Lynn