pregnant with toddler

[abbiesmummy]

just wondered how you get on with a toddler?

I have tried to be carefull for the first 12 weeks, trying not to lift Abigail. But I have started lifting her like normal and my mother in law says I shouldn't lift her at all. But I have to, on many occasions. Its difficult because she is getting heavier as she is heading towards 2 years, but what can you do? Putting her in and out of her cot is also getting difficult can't imagine with a bump! Maybe we should make it into a bed! Any advice???

 

[x-kirsty-x]

I was careful in the early weeks. My little boy is 3. There were times when I had no choice but to lift him though like when he'd fallen asleep in the car and I had to carry him into the house.

I still have to do that sometimes now. Its really hard when we're out shopping and he has a tantrum cos I cant pick him up as he kicks and thrashes his legs about.

I dont think theres any real danger in lifting heavy things, its more about hurting your muscles I think. The doctor once told me that heavy lifting cant harm a normal pregnancy, just to avoid it if its not absolutely necessary.

As for the bed idea I think you should. Its one less thing to deal with when the baby comes and she'll feel grown up too. Just get a toddler bed with side rails, she should be fine.

 

[*saulino*]

Hi

Im struggling with this at the moment when we are out she wants me to hold her at all times and it is getting a bit hard to put her in her crib at night but although she is 14 months we are going to be swtiching her to a toddler bed before LO is born
I was also told that when you lift heavy items your told not to mostly to protect yourself as you can hurt yourself easier.
Katrina

 

[M&Ms]

I apologise in advance as I actually have nothing constructive to say on this thread....

But I read the title, and thought 'Pregnant with toddler?' Blimey! I thought pregnancy was only supposed to last approximately 40 weeks!

You must be huuuuuge!

Sorry, I'll get my coat

 

[Julie33]

I apologise in advance as I actually have nothing constructive to say on this thread....

But I read the title, and thought 'Pregnant with toddler?' Blimey! I thought pregnancy was only supposed to last approximately 40 weeks!

You must be huuuuuge!

Sorry, I'll get my coat

Thanks I needed a good laugh

 

[farls]

my little boy is 7 months so have no choice but to carry him!! finding it hard to carry him upstairs but unless he starts walking at an early age i dont have much choice.

 

[sarah113]

all my 3 are still quite young (oldest 3 and youngest 14 months) i just take it really easy when im lifting them and remember to bend propley