My arms are going to fall off...

AmandaJordan1985 · November 2010

And it's mostly my right arm. I hold DS with my left to feed, cuddle and carry and use my right for everything else (holding bottles, grabbing things, etc). It hurts so bad that it's hard for me to get to sleep.

Is anyone else having this problem? Is it just my muscles adjusting to being used all the time or could it be something else?

luckyfrgg · November 2010

*laughing* Yep. I actually have bursitis in my right elbow right now! (aka "miner's elbow" - maybe it should be "mommy elbow")

Try using a sling or wrap so that you can use both hands from time to time and give your right arm a bit of a break. That seems to be helping me a lot.

AmandaJordan1985 · November 2010

Thanks! I do have a sling that I'll try out. Bursitis sounds crazy...I hope your elbow feels better. You're right though, it should be called "mommy elbow" lol!

ParisLynn16 · November 2010

I swear by my boppy to save my arms when I'm sitting.

anniebet619 · November 2010

I've started putting her in the bjorn carrier for part of the day even if we're just at home. then not only do I get a break but I have two hands to actually get stuff done. She's actually sleeping in it right now as I'm typing.

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