This last Friday I had surgery on my wrist. I had what the doctor thought was a ganglion cyst that was pushing against a nerve causing pain. Well I go in to have it removed and ends up being a growth on my tendon. Everything went well and I am recovering fast, but I have to say it is pretty painful and more difficult to get along like normal.
This so happened to be the weekend hubby worked so I was on my own with three kids.*Bad planning on my part* I will say it was interesting to say the least. The amount of tasks that I perform using both hands or even my dominate hand is unbelievable. Yeah, I had surgery on my dominant hand and I realised that I take for granted the tasks that I do perform daily with the usage of both hands.
My 8 year old was quite a bit of help and I give her props for that, maybe a special treat is in store for her too. There were some things I just wouldn’t want her to have to do. Like changing the babies’ poopy diapers.*imagining poop everywhere but on the wipe* This was the hardest thing to do one handed and with my retarded uncoordinated left hand. I was almost better off having the 8 year old doing it. The babies were patient, sort of, and there wasn’t a single shit fest.
Another task that I found difficult was dishes. We do own a dishwasher so all I had to do was scrub them and put them in the dishwasher. *I say “all I had to do” like it was easy or something* Scrubbing dishes one handed with your nondominant hand should be an Olympic sport. Easier said then done obviously but I managed. I used my legs as much as I used my hand.(to open twist top cups and Tupperware of course)
During the first two days I wasn’t supposed to shower because of the bandages. So you can imagine how gross and stinky I was. Is it just me or when someone tells you can’t or shouldn’t do something you want to even more? I have gone days out camping and hunting without even caring for a shower but two days of sitting at home and a shower felt like a luxury.
Every task felt like a challenge trying to make my left hand do what I wanted it too. Brushing my teeth was quite funny I had toothpaste everywhere, except in my mouth.
Try wiping with the opposite hand. Just try it. It’ll be funny, for everyone but you. Stirring anything ended up with half of the food on the counter and floor. * I am sure my dogs gained a few pounds* Being one handed and being forced to use my left hand makes me wonder if this is how a T Rex would feel. Short arms, so few tasks they can accomplish.
I did all of this without a drop of alcohol. Yeah, crazy I know! I guess the pain pills and alcohol don’t mix well! Imagine that!
Well until next time, Cheers Bitches!
September 27, 2016 at 3:22 pm
Awww, sorry.😞get well soon. Buuuut on the bright side, you are gaining a new talent!😊
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September 28, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Thanks love! I am healing very well and getting along a lot better now. Definitely a new talent gained. Can I put that on a resume in the furture?? Special training: using only nondominant hand for a week with two babies. Lol thanks for reading and commenting
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September 28, 2016 at 1:51 pm
Lol! I think that’s great on a resume. If you can tackle that, you can tackle anything!😊
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September 28, 2016 at 7:05 am
Oh my goodness you poor thing that sounds such hard work and with kiddies and nappies! Well done on getting through it. You learn to do so many things one handed when you have a baby as your always holding said baby in one hand but if someone took your dominant hand out of action, oh god it would be a whole new ball game, as you well know. Hats of to you lovey!! Thanks for sharing this at #familyfun. Hope to see you again next week xx
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September 28, 2016 at 1:46 pm
If I can survive one handed I can survive anything!! I definitely now have more muscles in my left arm. Lol. Thanks for reading and commenting!:)
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September 28, 2016 at 11:19 am
as if it all wasn’t hard enough…
#familyfun
ps- how the F**K did you wrangle 599 followers- message me your secrets- that cray-cray!
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September 28, 2016 at 1:45 pm
599 followers?? Where? What? I’m not seeing it….
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September 28, 2016 at 7:45 pm
On your page!
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September 28, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Oh bless I feel for you that can’t be easy. I have tried things one handed before and it’s difficult! Well done for getting through it. Thanks for linking up to #familyfun
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September 29, 2016 at 3:50 pm
Thanks for the kind words and for hosting!:)
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September 29, 2016 at 6:10 am
Oh no, that really was bad timing! Love the pictures, made me giggle, especially the t-Rex! Hope you’re fully functional again soon x
#FamilyFun
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September 29, 2016 at 3:48 pm
Yeah I have always loved those t-rex
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September 29, 2016 at 3:49 pm
Sorry… wrong button… anyways I have always loved those t-rex jokes makes me lol. Thanks for the kind words. And thanks for reading and commenting
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September 29, 2016 at 2:16 pm
I fractured my elbow 4 years ago on my dominant arms, so I remember this well. Except I didn’t have 4 kids! Sounds like you’ve had a really challenging time. Hope you get better quickly! #FamilyFun
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September 29, 2016 at 3:47 pm
Thank you for the kind words. I am getting better daily. Thanks for reading and commenting;)
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September 29, 2016 at 2:50 pm
Oh no, hope it’s improving and you get your hand back soon! I have no idea how you’ve been able to cope with three children. I only have one and I know I’d be in a right mess! #familyfun
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September 29, 2016 at 3:46 pm
It is improving everyday! Thank goodness. Thanks for the kind words!
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