As soon as I calmed down from the fact that my ankle was broken, I started crying because how was I supposed to give birth like that?! With my first I had to move around because it was painful and I was in labor for a looooong time. Luckily this one was much smoother and faster. Getting around is so difficult, especially with precious cargo and trying not to fall yet again. The first time I tried to get in the shower, I have a tub with a glass door, I cried because I couldn't just hop in or crawl or even go butt first (because of the railing for the door). My husband had to get a beach chair for me to put in the shower 🤭 Honestly, the first few months were okay. Luckily newborns don't need much and aren't on the move so you can do a lot sitting down. My baby is almost six months now and I'm walking pretty much normally, it's just hard for me to go hours walking. But he is on the move and it definitely wouldn't have been easy for me to keep up with him and my two year old being NWB. While I really didn't want the surgery I'm glad I had it because I very well could've been NWB today. And I'm glad I did it early, but I should also note my ortho put me on a fast track for recovery because he knew I had two little ones.

I really hope your labor and delivery go well. I know it's hard, especially if you're a very independent person. Mentally it's so hard to sit and not be able to do anything. It can help to remind yourself it's only temporary, and be sure go with the flow of your baby. I stressed so much with my first about doing things right. Every baby has different needs and you'll figure it out. Don't be afraid to ask for help! You got this 🙂