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I've had a broken leg, and surgeries on each foot, so I know crutches! First, take your pain meds on a schedule for the first week! I set the alarm so I wouldn't go too long without them. After a week or so, it hardly hurt. When you aren't in pain, you can think better. Carrying your son is a problem. You can backpack him or let him walk. If he's going to walk outside of the house, get a leash. He'll actually like it because he doesn't have to hold your hand, which most kids hate to do. Also, I made a small bag that I could velcro to a crutch so I could get things from one place to another. We have a 2 story house, so I got a basket and a piece of rope to get things up and down the stairs -- put whatever in the basket and lowered it or pulled it up. Also, I had 2 sets of crutches so I didn't have to crawl up and down stairs dragging them. One pair for upstairs, one for downstairs. You may want to try a walker at home. You can get a tray or basket to help you move stuff around that way instead of crutches. Good luck--- you'll figure it out in no time. The good news is you get to grocery shop in one of those riding carts!!