Toilet Trauma

Mom really wanted a walk in shower.  To save $10,000 or so, I decided to do this myself.  I have an "as long as" issue.  Meaning, as long as I'm ripping out the tub and replacing with a shower, I might as well redo the lanolium floors.  To replace the floors, I have to remove the toilet and vanity.  Since I'm removing the vanity, I might as well replace the countertop.  It is taking a long time.  I'm am on the home stretch though.  Took out the toilet and tiled underneath.  Now to replace the toilet.  The floor has been raised a little due to the tile and cement board.  I figured I needed an extra wide wax ring.  I got everything set up.  Bolts were sticking up. toilet was balanced on buckets to apply the wax ring.  Toilets are heavy and the alcove is small. I am strong but not enough to manuver a toilet over the drain and hover over the bolts and then gently/evenly lower the toilet down.  I needed Dad's help.  There was lots of debate over the best way to approach the problem.  Mom volunteered to get down on the floor to "guide" us but that just meant that we would have to step over her.  Dad and I get on either side.  First try, ring falls off.  Second try, tight fit getting both Dad and I in the area (we are not small).  Dad says "I'll hold the front" and drops his side.  I said several unkind swear words.  We finally get is hovering right and lower it.  It sits right on the tile.  No resistance from the wax ring.  Hmmmmmm.  Dad says it is fine.  I decide it isn't correct and remove it.  The wax ring is entirely intact and not compressed at all.  I think I need two rings.  I get to start over.  I hate to say this but I need a strong man to do this.