Leg cast and showers

In two days, it will be my third week with a leg cast. And no, I did not buy a non-slip mat for my shower as I had planned to. The way my shower is structured, there is an elevated step that I have to jump on and then off on the other side onto the shower floor. 

In consultation with my Occupational Therapist, he suggested crawling. With no joke sign and a face so serious, I did not dare to imagine how he could have possibly conjured up that idea. Crawl? On my hands and knees? What is this? Have we suddenly been transported to a bizarre low budget Art film? 

I immediately rejected the idea and went back to the splendid world of non-slip mats. It was then when he pointed out the tripping hazards. We were then left with zero ideas.

No. 

Crawling will never be an option (and I am willing to make a lifetime commitment to this statement). 

With much further thought, the OT came up with the idea of walking frames. The ones that elderly people use. Lightbulb moment! I juggled around with the idea in my head until it became a realistic alternative. I found out later that it was only $13 a week to hire a small frame. And now, I (I mean, we) have eliminated a safety hazard in the shower. 

Right, time to elevate my foot and get some rest. Time on clock: 8.30pm.

I am really becoming a nana.