lovemychildren
03-16-2006, 11:27 PM
Went shopping today. Big shopping.. like.. we really needed all things Food. Kwim? Well, it HAD to be done, and just for some reason, evening shopping is NOT a good experience for my kids.. they detest it. So- -I go in the day because sending dh always makes for more work than it is help (even with a list). Also, DD nurses too often for me to go alone... So--- anyway--
My 4y/o walks by the cart or sits in the deep part of the cart. My 3 y/o is very "runny-away-y" so he sits in the part of the cart with the leg holes. My 6 month old sits on my hip in my sling (She used to sit in a sheet, but just all of a sudden started liking the Nojo Sling I have used for all the kids). So, about 35 minutes of shopping and I'm done. All kids were so peaceful during the trip it was jsut a complete joy. (store is a few minutes from my house)
Once I sat in the van to go home, I felt it. My back. Entire left side from shoulderblade to waist.. .PULLED MUSCLE. That was the side I was holding her on. She's 22lbs.
I know that makes me sound like a wimpo, but I'm 200pounds these days and "damaged easily" because I'm not in good shape. I'm in desperate need of knee surgery but can't get it done untill I'm finished nursing and she's just an infant still. I rely on my sling so much to SAVE my back (and of course for loving cuddles and snuggles etc.)
My question would be: Are there any slings out there that are "better" for your back.. or any way to hold (position) them that won't toss my back out of link?
My 4y/o walks by the cart or sits in the deep part of the cart. My 3 y/o is very "runny-away-y" so he sits in the part of the cart with the leg holes. My 6 month old sits on my hip in my sling (She used to sit in a sheet, but just all of a sudden started liking the Nojo Sling I have used for all the kids). So, about 35 minutes of shopping and I'm done. All kids were so peaceful during the trip it was jsut a complete joy. (store is a few minutes from my house)
Once I sat in the van to go home, I felt it. My back. Entire left side from shoulderblade to waist.. .PULLED MUSCLE. That was the side I was holding her on. She's 22lbs.
I know that makes me sound like a wimpo, but I'm 200pounds these days and "damaged easily" because I'm not in good shape. I'm in desperate need of knee surgery but can't get it done untill I'm finished nursing and she's just an infant still. I rely on my sling so much to SAVE my back (and of course for loving cuddles and snuggles etc.)
My question would be: Are there any slings out there that are "better" for your back.. or any way to hold (position) them that won't toss my back out of link?