support my recovery after surgery ♡

Hi everyone! I had surgery on 8/25 and am now resting up and beginning the recovery process. Everything went smoothly, and I’m feeling really grateful to be on the mend! I’m keeping the specific details of my surgery private from public pages like this for personal reasons. My surgeon has put me on strict physical lifting restrictions. As a result, I will need to take at least six weeks of unpaid leave from my work as a toddler caregiver to heal properly. While I'm looking forward to taking this time to focus on my health, taking six full weeks off without income brings some real financial and logistical challenges. I’m setting up this page to give friends and family a centralized spot to help out while I recover. If you’re able and would like to offer support, here are the most helpful ways to pitch in: 💸 **Financial support:** If you’d like to contribute toward recovery expenses, my Venmo/PayPal/Zelle are listed below, as well as physical buttons for Venmo/Paypal on this site. Funds will go toward things like rent, utilities, groceries, prepared meals, recovery supplies, transportation to post-op appointments, prescription delivery, having my post-op caretaker travel from Chicago, and covering basic expenses while I’m unable to work. Financial support is the most helpful way to support me, but I'm so thankful for whatever anyone can give! Venmo: @m4l0ney PayPal: @hannahmariamaloney Zelle: 773-318-6173 🌟 **Recovery items:** I made an Amazon wishlist for items that will help me stay cozy as I heal. There is a button link on this page or you can copy and paste this url: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29DCTYAU13PYL?type=wishlist&filter=unpurchased&sort=custom&viewType=list 🍲 **Meals/support with food:** I would love some help with food since I’ll have limited mobility/energy and won’t be able to cook as much. If you’d like to contribute a meal, grocery delivery, or gift card, I’d appreciate it so much. Please check the calendar below for more information. 💞 **Company** I’m having a loved one from back home flying in to help me for the first few days after surgery. After that, I won’t need medical help, but I’ll still be pretty laid up for the first few weeks while I recover. If you’re local and would like to visit, watch a movie, bring a snack, take a gentle walk together once I’m cleared, or just keep me company, I would love that. 🚗 Rides to and support at post-op appointments: If you have a car and are able to take me to and from appointments, here are my post op appointment dates ~ All appointments are at 2222 NW Lovejoy St 1. August 31 @ 10:25 am - 11 am 2. September 8 @ 8:45 am - 9:20 am 3. September 24 @ 9:45 am - 10:20 am Thank you so much to everyone who has already reached out, sent well wishes, or checked in. This is a vulnerable thing to share for a vulnerable time, and I’m so grateful for any support, encouragement, or good vibes you’re able to send my way. Thank you for helping me through this big life moment. It means so much. 💛