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JdawnlJdawnl member
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So, does anyone know what is a safe amount to lift and why one shouldn't lift anything too heavy? My mom is one of the few who 'knows' and she was helping around my house the other day and about freaked out when I tried to lift a 15lb box. I am 5'10, in shape, and young, and before pg, I could easily help my hubby lift car engines, etc. So, this is a HUGE adjustment for me! ;) Anyhow, just curious! Thanks for the advice, in advance!
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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    It's closer to 30 pounds that becomes unsafe but even then, if you're used to lifting things that size, it's still probably ok.  I'm tiny - 4'10 and I carry my 25 pound son all over.
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  • DeAndraM01DeAndraM01 member
    My 5 month old is 18 pounds and I carry him everywhere :)
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  • REWOP2REWOP2 member
    I have a 25-26lb son I carry all over! 
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  • REWOP2REWOP2 member
    I have a 25-26lb son I carry all over! 
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  • thebigmare4thebigmare4
    We're soooooooo early in our pregnancies!! I would not worry about it! We're not invalids! Staying active is a good thing!
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  • khaukekhauke member

    imagethebigmare4:
    We're soooooooo early in our pregnancies!! I would not worry about it! We're not invalids! Staying active is a good thing!

     

    ^^ Absolutely ^^

     not to mention.  Weight restrictions are not because it is a danger to your growing baby.   They are suggested because of our loosening tendons.   Just listen to your own body.   

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  • DumbledoreDumbledore
    With my first I was told 25 lbs. I actually stuck to it. There is no way I will be able to this time though with a clingy 25 lb toddler.
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  • Kate&DruKate&Dru member
    My DD is 30lbs and I lift her. I do try to limit picking her up since I have a history of m/cs and a previous c/s. But I still would guess I pick her up at least 10 times a day on average!
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  • skioskio member
    I talked to my OB about this a couple days ago because I work at a stable and have to lift 40lb buckets of water and hay bales all day long, in addition to a bunch of other strenuous stuff like shoveling, sweeping, dumping full wheelbarrows, etc.

    He said if my body is used to it, I could continue it as long as I felt comfortable doing it; meaning I would probably get uncomfortable trying to do these things with a big belly. I plan on working until about 14 to 16w.

    But I also have a 30lb daughter who I don't plan to stop picking up.

    As far as why, the only worry is straining muscles because your center of gravity is thrown off. There used to be rumors of heavy lifting causing placental abruption, but apparently that's extremely unlikely and lifting is really nothing to worry about.
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  • ejmo68ejmo68 member
    I don't think I could one day without lifting something heavy...I think it is just a part of life...Just don't go crazy with it!

                            

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  • kelle017kelle017 member

    imageDeAndraM01:
    My 5 month old is 18 pounds and I carry him everywhere :)

    I nanny for a 6 month old boy who is about this size.  I can handle it, but when we go to the library (he also has a 3yo sister) with him in the car seat it's hard to carry, and the stroller they have doesn't fit in my car.  


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  • mrsdan2009mrsdan2009
    I am only 5'1" but my 2 year old is 36lbs and I carry him all the time. However, I am used to carrying him all over the place.
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  • DeAndraM01DeAndraM01 member

    My son is so fat *facepalm* Like he really is lol.

    I love his chunky self, but really when he can walk, that's what he will be doing because I just don't have the upper body strength for it lol.

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  • JdawnlJdawnl member

    Thank you ladies, so much! I feel a little silly, but I am glad I asked!! :)

    We live in the country with an abundance of chores, so I am glad I will not have to be out of commission, the entire 9 months!

     I appreciate the advice and it sound like many of you have adorable children, whom keep you hopping!  :)  

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