OH housebound for 2 weeks - what to do?

Noctu

calleyw wrote: »

I would personally let him sleep as much as possible if he is groggy.

Do you drive and have access to a car? Why not take him out on drives. He does not have to get out of the car. This is of course once the swelling has gone down a bit.

Why not read him his favourite book. Get talking books from the library.


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Calley

You know, I didn't even think of audio books. What a good idea.

Sadly I'm not insured on his car at the moment (I'm 20 and the premium was far too much!) but will be at the end of this month when I turn 21 But that would be a great idea too. Could look into getting insured on it temporarily...

Thank you!

I'mcomingbackasaman

You could do anything that doesn't involve him needing good eyesight ....

inkie

You will be surprised as to how quickly the time will go. I have just been off work for 18 weeks and was housebound virually for the first 8 weeks - and now I look back and think - what onearth did I do with all that time?!

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OP how will you both cope when he retires?

Your post did come across as though you were talking about a child. Surely he can think of ways to entertain himself

I'mcomingbackasaman

Think the OP is having to adjust to a new situation and is trying to 'find' things to occupy her fella so he doesn't get bored, doesn't mean she's treating him like a child to me.

When I was off work with a groin strain I managed to amuse myself, what with books to read, films to watch, all that extra time to cook meals, short walks with the dog and MSE (obviously).

anguk

My OH was virtually housebound for 8 months and the one thing that kept him (and me) sane was he found he enjoyed baking and cooking. He spent a couple of weeks convalesing but soon got bored with films, pc & games console so one day decided he would bake some scones and he never looked back. He spent every afternoon baking or cooking, I put about a stone on and he also used to give it to the neighbours because he made too much for us to eat.

smitty2702

Hi

I van understand where you are coming from, have had OH after eye surgery. Audio books are great, catching up on photo albums, dvd's. finding out about each other, write a list of questions, past present and future, cut them up individually and take turns reading and answering.
Nice long baths together, plant something to grow outdoors or if a flat windowsill!!

HTH enjoy the quality time

Claire