Lifted something very heavy

gremxul

So I lifted something that was much heavier than I should have.  I've done this before, and I never learn.

Does anyone have an opinion or a conversation with a doctor to know when I'm in the clear from my own stupidity?  I mean, nothing happened, baby still moving, everything is normal, but it still worries me. 

mooninlv

relax, i'm sure you're fine. especially if it was a one time deal. you lift your toddler, don't you? many of us still work out and lift weights too.

BabyMamaErin

haha i lifted a case of paper today, and my boss yelled at me.
i do have a DD that weighs about 30lbs... it's really not that different. mind you i was complete winded when i sat back down at my desk. lol

I'm sure you're fine... no worries if the baby is still moving around in there.

bellethebride

Agree with previous posts.  My DS is close to 30lbs and doc is ok with me holding him.  Only recommended not carrying him downstairs, they were more concerned with balance then weight (so I don't topple down the stairs!) 

MiaMyPuggle

If you were my DH's wife, he'd kick your butt!  I've already been repremanded by him for lifting the laundry basket that was spewing clothing (it was prob 25-30 lbs)....my future Yankee is kicking as we speak, so we're fine...i'm sure there are no issues...if you pulled stomach or back muscles or are bleeding, then I would say contact the Dr.

Tigerlilym15

lisajay09:

My doctor told me that lifting won't hurt the baby, or cause me to go into labor, but it may hurt my back because of the relaxin loosening up the muscles and joints.  He just said to lift with my legs as much as possible.  I have no restrictions on lifting.  I asked him because my 8 month old is 27 pounds and growing like a weed and I was concerned about heavy lifting and carrying(he's a big boy!)  Don't worry...I'm sure you're ok and so is baby.

 

This exactly! The baby is very well protected it there. It is a lot easier to hurt yourself this way than to hurt your baby.

eli_and_jeff

I was spring cleaning last weekend and decided to rearrange some furniture. I felt pretty guilty afterwards, not to mention completely winded from sliding all the stuff around. I think it really depends on how much you could lift before you got pg. I know they say 20-30 lbs, but my briefcase weighs more than that some mornings!

12bailey18

How heavy was it? I was told 40lbs. up until delivery. A lot of us moms are picking up 20lbs+ toddlers all day long...LOL.

gremxul

So, yes, I do pick up my 30lb toddler without a tinge of worry, but this I am guilty of getting two Ikea monstrosities onto the loading cart before I knew that people there were allowed to help you.  I had a mission.  I would make my house looks awesome by the end of the day.  Been there?

Anyway, thanks for the reasurrance.  I feel a lot better about it now. 

 

FutureMrsWittig

I read an article right in the beginning of my pregnancy that said that the reason the doc gives you a lifting restriction when you're PG is because you're much more likely to hurt yourself, because of loose joints and super-relaxed ligaments, tendons, and muscles...  My doctor totally agreed. 

Hope this eases your mind like it did mine.

ahirsch27

I'm sure you're fine. I've been moving heavy boxes around in our storage room all day at work. I also carried my 35lb 3yr old for about six blocks the other night on a walk because he got tired. Just do the lifting slowly and don't go too overboard.

jenkanne

They say you will hurt yourself far easier than you will ever hurt your baby from heavy lifting.

Your joints are all lax cause of a pregnancy hormone that helps your hips spread to make room. I'm sure all is fine. Don't do that again!!! 

time3to1dance5

My OB told me  not to lift anything over 10 lbs. That seems a little much to me... I mean I lift my step daughter and she's about 35 lbs. I am careful and try not to hold her unless it's absolutely necesary!

tjmtjm

MiaMyPuggle:

If you were my DH's wife, he'd kick your butt!  I've already been repremanded by him for lifting the laundry basket that was spewing clothing (it was prob 25-30 lbs)....my future Yankee is kicking as we speak, so we're fine...i'm sure there are no issues...if you pulled stomach or back muscles or are bleeding, then I would say contact the Dr.

 

backinpgh

Lifting heavy things will not hurt your baby, the concern is more about your back being injured.

poolat78

I lifted some heavy things last weekend, and monday i started bleeding. i was so scared that something had happened to the baby. I wouldn't push it if i were you. It's not worth it

desmerelda317

gremxul:

So, yes, I do pick up my 30lb toddler without a tinge of worry, but this I am guilty of getting two Ikea monstrosities onto the loading cart before I knew that people there were allowed to help you.  I had a mission.  I would make my house looks awesome by the end of the day.  Been there?

Anyway, thanks for the reasurrance.  I feel a lot better about it now. 

 

TOTALLY been there!  And I seriously have a love affair with Ikea.  No worries.  I've put some of their boxes onto my cart while pregnant too.  Me and baby are fine.  Just follow basic lifting protocol - lift with your legs, keep things close to your body so as to keep your center of gravity as close to normal as possible, etc.  And if you can find a person to help, by all means ask if you like.  The whole point of a store having employees is to help their customers