Probably a stupid question

Cheerilee

It just hit me that my doctor had said not to lift greater than 30lbs. My stepson is 7 and I lift him all the time to carry him to bed if he falls asleep with us, put him in the cart, play, snuggle, etc.  I just never thought twice about it since my body hasn't changed. What is the reasoning behind the weight limit? I'm not saying I'm going to ignore my doctor's advice. I just know this will probably escape my mind again so if it's a highly dangerous thing, I need to know so I forget less! If it's not a huge deal, I'll still be careful but not feel so bad when I DO forget. 

JessicaCowen

I think the most important thing is to listen to what your doctor says.  It's always smart to do your own research as well and discuss any concerns with your doctor until you feel you are fully informed and comfortable with the decisions.  

I was told that in the first trimester, lifting can cause strain on the uterus that can cause anything from pulling round ligaments to causing miscarriage.  In later months your center of gravity changes and lifting can throw you off balance resulting in a fall, etc.   If lifting your son is the issue, I would discuss it with your doctor and try to find alternative methods.  

 That's just my opinion. I hope you can get to the bottom of your concerns.  I've always been a high risk patient with past issues, so I am a "play it safe" kind of person.    I can't imagine having a toddler at the same time! Much luck to you, dear! 

katcarls

If it's something you already do frequently and you can do it easily, don't worry about the exact number.

k.martell

Scout2005:

If your body is used to lifting his weight, it's not a problem. We still have to be parents to our kids, you know?

Ditto

Cheerilee

Thanks, ladies! I DO feel I still need to be a mom.  It's especially problematic at the grocery store when it's just him and me. He has autism so putting him in the cart is SO much easier than worrying about him running off when I grab the milk. He's VERY well behaved but I still worry. I'll talk to my doctor at my next appointment and limit myself better. DH can do the lifting at home. I've never had any problems lifting him or heavier children and have actually been trained in lifts as a special education teacher. It's so strange changing your lifestyle while pregnant.

JessicaCowen

You absolutely still need to be a mom.  Our situations are very different.  This is not my first pregnancy, but (fingers crossed) my first successful pregnancy.  It's great that your DH can help and that you have a plan. I'm glad you feel better about the situation.  And I really hope my post didn't come off rude or anything.  I really didn't mean it that way at all if it did.

Meg_Meg

k.martell:

Scout2005:

If your body is used to lifting his weight, it's not a problem. We still have to be parents to our kids, you know?

Ditto

This.

Cheerilee

Oh goodness! You didn't come across as rude, at all I asked a question on here to get multiple viewpoints.  This is my first pregnancy and DH's second. SS's bio-mom didn't really follow any doctor advice so my questions are brand new to him, too. He keeps telling everyone I'm doing so well taking care of myself for Baby... I haven't really done much more than cutting the obvious, limiting the controversial, and making sure I remember to eat and rest. It's just compared to his Ex, I'm super-mom.

I wish you a very healthy pregnancy! 

judahsmommy1

Is it a high risk pregnancy or just the typical advice that he gives to pregnant women? If it's a high risk pregnancy I'd stick strictly to what the doctor tells you. If it's a normal pregnancy I wouldn't be ask concerned about it if it's weight that you're used to lifting. It wouldn't hurt to put a call in.

mhubbar5

I lift 50 lbs jugs mult. times a day for work, and with my last pregnancy, my doc told me i could lift everything i had been lifting before. So, I did and I worked right up until 3 days before i had my son.

Cheerilee

I'm not high risk at all. That was the general advice the doctor gives everyone. I've not had harsh cramping or any spotting - even after my pelvic exam - and it never hurts or even phases me when I lift SS.

mlf625

No worries.  Like the others have said, your body is already used to it.  I've got two toddlers around the 30lb mark and lift them both all day, every day. No way around it.

JessicaCowen

Cheerilee:

Oh goodness! You didn't come across as rude, at all I asked a question on here to get multiple viewpoints.  This is my first pregnancy and DH's second. SS's bio-mom didn't really follow any doctor advice so my questions are brand new to him, too. He keeps telling everyone I'm doing so well taking care of myself for Baby... I haven't really done much more than cutting the obvious, limiting the controversial, and making sure I remember to eat and rest. It's just compared to his Ex, I'm super-mom.

I wish you a very healthy pregnancy! 

 

Thank you!  I wish I were able to do more in this pregnancy.  Last year I was told I could never have children and it changed my life.  After being super depressed I got up and just changed everything in my lifestyle.  I lost 60lbs and it was a huge success for me.  I wanted to lose another 40 or 50 this year (as I'm still technically overweight, though much healthier).  But now I can't.  My issue is that I'm not allowed to exercise at all until my second trimester, and even then..maybe not.  I wish I could though. I miss exercising and I want to stay really healthy this pregnancy.  I feel like with my weight issues in the past, I could gain 60lbs back without really trying.  So I'm working hard to stay super hydrated, stay at least active (i.e. not lounging on the couch 24/7) and eating healthy. I just wish I could at least do prenatal yoga or something.