Stacey

Hi Stacey,

Here are some comments from the Facebook community:

Laine Yates Is it possible 4 u 2 organise activities in the mornings & then u can all rest/nap in the Arvos? Do what u can & rest (in front of the tv etc- whatever works)when u can ... it does get a bit easier but having a “schedule” as such will keep u organised & allow u time to rest with little ones. Big love & Best wishes with ur recovery xx

Stacey Kennedy Great advice on here! My youngest was 12 and I found that challenging with fatigue etc. Much more difficult with a 2 year old I would think. Go easy on yourself and rest when you can. It has gotten easier for me but it has taken time.

Tara-Lee Henry Can totally relate ❤️ I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old. I experienced my stroke with my last born during pregnancy.
I find preparation for the next day helpful, even if I'm tired by the evening it really helps my day run smoothly.
I try to save outings for in the morning and plan to stay home in the afternoons if I can or if we have plans we cannot avoid in the afternoon I stay home for the morning.
On days I exercise it is always in the morning and I feel more energized for it afterwards. Great for mental health well-being too.
Activities we do at home are less physical for me so things like playing with Play-Doh, building blocks, reading, colouring in and everyone always has to help packing up - we have a song we sing which helps motivate them 😆
When I need to manage my fatigue I explain it is time for quiet time, that mummy needs a rest and we all watch a movie.
I wouldn't say I can keep up with them, but I am confident I am making the best of the situation we are in and that's all we can do ❤️❤️

IdasHope4Stroke Hi Stacey, feel free to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/307860196007933/?ref=share
All parents with experience 💕

Craig Cooper Improvement is incremental, it sneaks up on you. Keep at it.

Felipe Kunze Garcia Staying fit, having regular breaks, and if sensitive to noise, wear ear protection.. lots of water and healthy diet.

Catherine Griffiths I found going out in the morning with friends to play.

Alanna Crew Rest when you can xx

Lea Neal I haven't had a stroke, but I see how exhausted my mum gets post stroke, and remember well how exhausting my little people were without me having any health issues to contend with!! I found this website AMAZING for activities to keep little people's minds and fingers occupied when my kids were younger. Activities for in the high chair, rest time etc... Note: Some of the activities require discretion as to whether the child is past putting things in their mouths as they involve small manipulatives. https://angathome.com/?s=Toddler+activities&submit=Search
Hope this helps :)

Hi Stacey, nearly two year olds are hard work without having to manage the after effects of fatigue from stroke! I had a stroke 3 weeks after my now 3 year old was born and the toddler age is definitely challenging. My survival plan was to lower my expectations on what I could do. I rarely took her out without help and made sure the environments we went into were within my control. Eg: I would take a 'child lead' when going out for a walk. Fatigue would hit me from nowhere so I would put a comfy mat on the floor and lie down near the toys while my 3yo played. We would come up with games where she had to do all of the work and I would just lay there like 'doctors and nurses' or 'see how many pillows you can pile on top' or 'I would pretend to be asleep and she would try to wake me up'. Often I would just lie there and watch her play. I also always go to bed when she does to keep my energy stores up and I ask for help a lot - especially at the end of the day when I need it most. Hang in there - it's not a long period and hopefully your fatigue will fade as your lo grows up and everything will become a easier xo