Last night, after rocking my youngest to sleep, I bent down to pick up a toy and without warning felt a sharp shift in my knee. It was as if my kneecap slid to the side and snapped back into place. An electric bolt of pain shot through my leg. I froze, heart pounding, but managed to finish bedtime routines with only mild discomfort.
This morning, things got worse. As soon as I stood up to go to the washroom, the pain flared with every step deep, stabbing, and unpredictable. Carrying two little ones while limping around my parents’ home felt nearly impossible. I’ve learned that even a simple act like sitting down or getting up can become a moment of dread when your knee isn’t right.
I sprayed a topical pain-relief ointment and rested as much as a busy mom can. I suspect I’ve strained a ligament, but I’m determined to manage the household and care for my children even if I have to lean on chairs, avoid floor-sitting, and enlist my parents for more help.
My Plan for next 3 days
Rest my knee whenever possible no floor play, only chair time.
Continue using the spray ointment and gentle compression.
Apply an ice pack for 15 minutes, two to three times daily.
Elevate my leg during naps and at bedtime.
Monitor pain levels and range of motion.
If the pain worsens or I can’t put weight on my leg, I’ll book a doctor’s appointment for an exam and possibly an X-ray. I’ll keep you updated on my recovery journey because every mom deserves the space to heal fully before jumping back into nonstop parenting.
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