How long did you carry around DC#1 when pregnant?

LJR 84

I'm about 32 weeks along and my DD is 11 months and weighs about 19lbs. Up until this point I've been carrying her around like normal, and probably more than I should. My Dr told me today that it needs to stop- and if at all possible stroll her or have someone else carry her around the house. She's not walking just yet and prefers for one of us to carry her around while we're at home...so it's kind of difficult.

I'm curious...when you reached a certain point in your pregnancy did you stop carrying your other children all together? I just hate feeling worthless! (but I also know I shouldn't be carrying her as much as I do).

CaitlinJ22

DS was about 20 lbs when DD was born and I carried him everywhere. I tried my hardest to not carry him if I could help it since it hurt my back. but it was fine. 

Raffes484

DD was older and walking while I was pregnant with DS, but I still carried her up and down the stairs and when she needed me to until the day I delivered. I also picked her up the day I was discharged from the hospital.

You're a parent. There isn't much you can do unless you have someone else there with you all of the time.

LJR 84

KateB1984:

Are you having any complications your dr is concerned about?

My doctor has never told me to stop carrying my kids. DS2 and DC3 are barely 2u2 (DS2 will be 2 a week or 2 after this LO is born) and I carry him all the time. More now than I used to, because he's getting clingy lately (most likely because of the baby). He weighs 28lbs. DS1 went through a phase of wanting to be carried all the time before DS2 was born too (they're 28 months apart).

I carry DS2 into my doctor's office, resting him on top of my belly, and my doctor has never said a word, though he has warned me to watch myself because my joints are loose and I'm more likely to hurt my back. While it may become painful for you to carry your older child, I don't see why there's any medical reason to stop. GL!

I had very painful contractions about a week ago that lasted a full day. (About one an hour). She asked if I was over doing it, and I mentioned that I still carry DD around quite a bit. I also do a lot of housework over the weekends. She just said that she understands that there will be times that I HAVE to pick DD up, but if at all possible to try to avoid it as much as I can.

She kind of made me feel like I was crazy for carrying her around a lot still...but I honestly haven't felt like it was causing any harm!

angelproberts

I held/carried DD around until the day I was induced. She's about 23lbs and I never had any problems.

kcisthebombdotcom

No, I carried my child the whole time. He was 25lbs at the end of my pregnancy and needed to be walked for an hour straight sometimes (he had reflux and that's all that would help when his stomach bothered him) and since my DH worked til 10pm some nights at his old job, I had to do it all alone. On top of that I had a sprained foot. It was not a fun time in my life. lol.

monkeyqueen

Until the bitter end.....that includes my at the time 3 and half  year old

Brittani10/28

I still carry DD whenever I need to and don't see me stopping anytime soon! She's 25.5 lbs...

memali26

DD is 21 lbs and I still carry her a lot. She walks very well, but she's a runner, so it's just easier to carry her. I'll probably start encouraging her to walk more over the next few months, but just because I'm not sure I'll be able to carry her and an infant seat :P

roundtheworldgirl

I carried her up until the day I went into labor.  Actually, I was still carrying her while in labor - I had to get her out of her crib to pass her off to my folks, who watched her while I gave birth.  She was probably around 20 lbs when DD2 was born.

Like you, I also had a lot of contractions at the end and my midwife wanted me to take it easy - but as others have said, it's not very realistic to expect me not to pick up my one-year-old for a whole month.

DD2 was born around 39 weeks, so no PTL.  I did have a pretty bad pp hemorrhage, but I don't know that it was related to me carrying my other daughter around.

JDWNYC

I carried DS right until I delivered, including while having contractions. He walks but wants to be held a lot. I had a sitter w/me full time though, and didn't carry him up the stairs much the last week or two.

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kattyleigh

Say what?? I am due today and still carrying around my 28-pound DD. Who else would do it? Lol.

KOscar

DS is about 30 pounds and I carry him all the time.  It's ackward and gets hard but I don't really see any way around it if DH isn't home to help.

TonyaCody06

i never had a problem carrying #1 around up till the very end of the pregnancy. Granted shes only 25# to date now.

Bran_ham

DS is about 30 lbs and I carry him on occasion, I'm almost 38 wks. I try to make him walk everywhere. If I do carry him it is only up the stairs, to his car seat, or for very short distances. He kills my back when I do carry him short distances.

WhitePicketFence

I still do although DD is becoming more independant and doesn't want to be held too much anymore (she's 22 lbs.). I'm a SAHM so I don't really have much choice during the day.

bridgeybride

LJR 84:

KateB1984:

Are you having any complications your dr is concerned about?

My doctor has never told me to stop carrying my kids. DS2 and DC3 are barely 2u2 (DS2 will be 2 a week or 2 after this LO is born) and I carry him all the time. More now than I used to, because he's getting clingy lately (most likely because of the baby). He weighs 28lbs. DS1 went through a phase of wanting to be carried all the time before DS2 was born too (they're 28 months apart).

I carry DS2 into my doctor's office, resting him on top of my belly, and my doctor has never said a word, though he has warned me to watch myself because my joints are loose and I'm more likely to hurt my back. While it may become painful for you to carry your older child, I don't see why there's any medical reason to stop. GL!

I had very painful contractions about a week ago that lasted a full day. (About one an hour). She asked if I was over doing it, and I mentioned that I still carry DD around quite a bit. I also do a lot of housework over the weekends. She just said that she understands that there will be times that I HAVE to pick DD up, but if at all possible to try to avoid it as much as I can.

She kind of made me feel like I was crazy for carrying her around a lot still...but I honestly haven't felt like it was causing any harm!

I haven't been restricted either.. but my OB said to bend at knees, etc.. take care when lifting her so I don't hurt myself.. (she's about 25 lbs).. but you might want to stop carrrying your 1 year old around b/c once your new LO gets here.. she's likely going to be an even clingier baby... if you try to foster a bit of independence now.. it might help you when you HAVE to hold your newborn and can't hold your toddler.  Even though she's not walking.. encourage her to "cruise" or crawl, scoot... whatever.. to become mobile on her own.  If you don't.. it will just be harder on your when the newborn comes.  That's just my opinion, though... I'm anticipating it for when my new LO comes.

 

mechanicsgirl

I carried DD everywhere until I gave birth.

 

ETA:  She was walking at 9 months, so I didn't HAVE to, but I definitely didn't restrict it.