Carrying too much?

wmramsel

I take summer classes and I usually have to carry a bag with my computer and book up from the parking lot- about a quarter mile with lots of stairs.  It doesn't usually bother me other than being a little out of breath since the BFP when I reach the top.  Today though, I get to the library and I have this strange headache the extends down the right side of my neck and a little bit of my shoulder (the side I carry my bag on).  I did carry 2 extra books today from having them at home.  Do you think its from carrying too much or I was going to have a headache anyway?  I usually don't have any problems- I just don't lift or carry anything that makes me strain since my BFP.  Its just really a funny sort of headache.

Has anyone else had anything like this after they've carried or lifted too much?   

pawcall

I haven't, but my philosophy is that if you're doing something that is causing you pain - don't keep doing it!

If you want to play it safe (I would), just call your doc and explain the situation.  Ask for what they recommend as a weight limit.  Weigh your bag (weigh yourself and then weigh yourself again holding the bag) and adjust as necessary.

tigerali

Maybe you can get one of those bags with wheels?  I wouldn't carry anything that causes you pain or discomfort.

izzourclue

You probably are carrying your backpack wrong if you are getting pain on one side.  Put it on your back and you'll probably feel better.  I doubt it has to do with the pregnancy.

wmramsel

It isn't a back pack, its a shoulder bag. But a backpack isn't a bad idea, I might have to find my old one.  It's just never caused a headache and I've definitely carried it with a lot more in it.  Everyone keeps yelling at me for carrying/lifting what they think is too much, but I've been going by the philosophy that if it doesn't make me strain I'm ok.

atdowns

carrying anything on your back in a well strapped pack is always better than a sholder bag, preggo or not. but i would look into one of the little rolly bags for later on when you really shouldnt be carrying more than like 30 pounds and will really be huffing an dpuffing.

mrs.gee

I think you shouldn't be do anything that gives you discomfort, first and foremost.  However, I have always given a bit of the side-eye to the black-line weight restrictions since I'm schlepping around a 30+ lb toddler, and surely that can't be prohibited (unless I was under some kind of medical restriction, etc.).