Your hospital should have a patient advocate group. They can and do help you to find a companion to help you while you recover. It is indeed important to try to find an extra hand. I so wish I could be there for you to give my own hands to help. Ask at church too, even if you don't go regularily. There are also womens centers, which may help you too. I know how scared yor 9 year old can be. Just having another adult around the house for a few days should help alievate her fears too. Please be good to yourself. I am here to talk to anytime you need to. I care. ginnie