Lifting

[dullkey20 10]

I know you aren't supposed to lift more than 10lbs for 6 weeks after surgery but I have a one year old. It will be one week tomorrow since my surgery and I feel awesome! My only complaint are the staples that are starting to itch/pull a bit. My problem is my husband is back to work now and so it's me and the kids. I had to lift him this morning out of his crib (did lower side) and in and out of his high chair for meals. And to top it off, as of this morning he is now able to climb up on the couch and has taken two majors falls! (good grief) lol I can't just leave him screaming on the floor. I'm trying my hardest to lift him as little as possible, just seems impossible unless I have someone here to help!

Am I really making a huge mistake? He's only 23lbs I have no pain or anything lifting him. I don't know what to do?! Anyone else been lifting more than they recommend?

[dullkey20 10]

I should add I don't carry him or anything. I just lift him in and out of things. He can walk.

[Minckle 87]

Don't be surprised if you feel it tomorrow. I overdid it with my lifting my daughter and the next day my left side was extremely sore, even around to the back. It's not just your incisions - it's the muscles in your abdomen as well. Sometimes as a Mommy it just can't be helped!