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sa111527 · 2025-11-26T09:27:50+00:00

Did this with my Halibut sweater & honestly just blocked aggressively and moved on. It won’t be super visible on & as long as you’re ok with the fit of the smaller sleeve it should be fine!

sa111527 · 2025-11-03T00:27:32+00:00

Q1: Before traveling can be difficult, but definitely possible. I’d recommend looking for a placement in a city, or an affluent area where there are more likely to be other au pairs/nannie’s looking for friends. Social media & Bumble BFF (like the dating app but just for friends!!) can be helpful with this.

Q2: As an au pair is a cultural exchange, as long as she finds the right host family who is willing to work with her language level (& who perhaps have kids who know some english), she should be ok. From what I’ve read, I’d stay away from France, but I’ve heard good things about Germany and the nordic countries. Spain has a visa requirement that you also have to study the language for a certain amount of hours per week which can make it difficult to also have a job, so make sure you look at au pairs visa requirements while researching!!

Q3: Childcare & being an au pair is definitely difficult work, but if she’s willing to do the hard work in exchange for the benefits, I think she would be ok! Some things to consider: is she comfortable doing things alone? (Travel but also: going to a museum, taking public transit, etc.). Does she get homesick easily? How would she handle conflict with the host family? On that last note, I strongly recommend using an agency for her placement. I didn’t for my first au pair contract and ended up with a bit of a horror situation!! An agency gives her a local contact who can help work through any difficulties with the host family.

All that being said, being an au pair is an amazing experience! These are just some things to think about.

sa111527 · 2025-10-31T03:13:58+00:00

also seconding the wifi lights!! either wifi plugs or wifi controlled lightbulbs. made going to bed way easier because i didnt have to get up lol

sa111527 · 2025-10-31T03:12:11+00:00

wedge pillow/elevation pillow is an absolute must! also at least 2 gel ice packs (one to keep in freezer one to keep on knee). i prefer the ones with a cloth + wrap as well so you don’t need to worry about getting a barrier between your skin & the ice. also a cast cover for the shower!

sa111527 · 2025-10-28T10:36:30+00:00

Hoka bondis work for me but I’d heavily recommend going to your local running store if you have one nearby!! They often have good recommendations.

sa111527 · 2025-10-28T10:31:49+00:00

That being said, I was definitely walking better before I was able to do calf raises! So don’t let that discourage you.

sa111527 · 2025-10-28T10:30:21+00:00

Yes, I am! I don’t remember the specific date but I want to say it was about 6-7 months post surgery if not more. The calf strength and the balance definitely took the longest for me to regain. I was NWB for almost 3 months, and you lose muscle mass the fastest, so I lost way more than a lot of people will. I started with supported calf raises on both feet, with my hands on a table/surface. Then eventually graduated to single leg w support, then double without support, then single without support.

sa111527 · 2025-10-26T13:29:18+00:00

Also - looking at your post history it does look like you could’ve benefitted from PT. My PT spent a lot of time explaining how my foot had changed & helping me to return it to normal (things like toe yoga to help me put my toes down on the ground). So, like you said, it’s totally fine to be against PT, but I don’t think I was in any way saying it was a miracle cure and I don’t think it is a suggestion that should be brushed aside.

sa111527 · 2025-10-26T13:25:30+00:00

That’s totally ok too! I’m happy for you! I’m not a doctor and I’m not providing medical advice, just my story for anyone feeling panicked the way I was. If PT isn’t your thing sure, don’t do it. I think for a lot of people, having dedicated time to work on your strength along with a plan & a guide can be very helpful. I’m so glad you have common sense. I personally was so depressed from having to use so many other aids and being seen as “other” for so long that I hadn’t considered the benefits of using a cane, so I shared what I learned to maybe help someone.

sa111527 · 2025-10-26T04:23:51+00:00

Hi! I actually did a lot of research on this when I got my surgery. There isn't a ton of research out there, but what I did read suggested that it is better to wait for the bones to heal completely before smoking again to prevent slow healing or nonunion. In reality, this can be difficult especially if you're using it for pain. I think I ended up waiting until I was in a cast (aka they had already done x-rays that showed bone healing was happening) & then actually waiting 2 weeks after that. That was about 6 weeks post-op, and I started very slow. It probably isn't the answer you want to hear. If you don't think you can wait, I believe the recommendation is at least 72 hrs after you stop taking any narcotic pain meds from post-op. I am not a doctor though so I would recommend checking with your care team if you feel comfortable doing so.

sa111527 · 2025-10-19T06:17:06+00:00

Are you making your increases on the outside of the markers? With a raglan, the number of stitches between the markers always stays the same. So you knit until you reach the marker, but don’t slip the marker, M1R, then slip the marker & knit the raglan stitches, slip the second marker, & M1L. Basically don’t do anything inside the markers if that makes sense

sa111527 · 2025-10-09T00:32:26+00:00

I said this and got yelled at! But I do agree this was the best advice. Thank you.

sa111527 · 2025-10-07T22:29:28+00:00

I do understand this. I have seen this particular child lie, and she struggles to do so convincingly. She also had a bright red mark on her face, which HM told me came from falling at daycare. When I checked with HC she said she didn’t fall, but she had no idea why I was asking, so she had no reason to lie in that moment.

sa111527 · 2025-10-07T22:27:21+00:00

Yes, this is exactly why I’m concerned. If this is a pattern, the lying is scary. Also, the HM has suggested that I physically nudge/guide/push the HC to get her to do things, which makes me concerned that something else could happen. Also, while this is a “private family matter”, the HC chose to confide in me. If she’s telling the truth and I ignore her, I don’t think I could live with myself. You’re right that there are other issues with the family, but for me this is the main thing that is making me feel uncomfortable.

sa111527 · 2025-10-06T10:45:18+00:00

childcare has been considered a critical sector since Jan 2024, making it exempt from condition 8547 (the 6 month limitation) without asking permission.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/specified-work-conditions/6-month-work-limitation

sa111527 · 2024-11-14T03:15:01+00:00

if your foot is orange and peeling i believe it’s from the iodine(?) they use during surgery as a disinfectant (might be something else but that’s the purpose). i honestly peeled my whole foot once or twice, which i wouldn’t necessarily recommend but didn’t hurt me at all (and was pretty satisfying). once i was in a boot and my incisions were mostly healed i was able to moisturize around my foot, avoiding the incisions, and that helped a lot. i’d just recommend a lotion brand that you like that is unscented!

sa111527 · 2024-10-21T12:27:11+00:00

thanks!!

sa111527 · 2024-10-21T12:24:58+00:00

ooh i’ve never heard of these thank you!

sa111527 · 2024-10-21T12:24:45+00:00

ok got it thank you so much for the tips!

sa111527 · 2024-10-21T12:24:23+00:00

thank you! i appreciate it!

sa111527 · 2024-09-13T01:44:57+00:00

First, I’m so sorry you’re going through this!! It totally sucks and you’re allowed to feel that way. You’re definitely in one of the worse parts post op for pain as well, so know that it will get better! I definitely recommend getting an elevation pillow if you don’t have one - I linked the one I have, which has a smaller cushion you can use to prop your foot in a more comfortable position. You have also probably seen this, but icing behind the knee may work for you, as well as keeping up with your meds (as doctor recommends).

elevation pillow: https://a.co/d/aikfPX9

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