Is all this caregiving making anyone else sore?

[Anonymous]

I feel like I have all these aches and pains because of physical redirecting (bending over, lifting up, etc.), carrying tired kids, going on walks with less-than-ideal shoes, and just always being on. I have a 7-year-old who obviously needs less help, and a large, stubborn 3-year-old who loves to test limits and is just very physical 3.75-year-old. Suddenly I feel 90 and I’m not even 40!

[Anonymous]

3 and 3.75? So you got pregnant immediately after giving birth?

[Anonymous]

3 and 3.75 are the same kid.

Try Mommastrong and buy better shoes.

[Anonymous]

My back pain is from trying to work from home in less than ergonomically correct furniture. I need to be able to view what's on my kids screens (to make sure they're "at school" and not watching minecraft videos) and keep an eye on my preschooler. So that leaves me with a card table set in front of the couch. It's not comfy. At all. But I keep hoping that someday I'll get back to the office after all this is over, so I refuse to spend money on quality furniture that will hopefully be only temporary.

[Anonymous]

I am sore from all these damned walks we are taking because it is the only way to get out of the house.

[Anonymous]

Yes, sorry for the typo. I inserted his age twice because I’m on my phone and it’s hard to proofread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:3 and 3.75 are the same kid.

Try Mommastrong and buy better shoes.

You know, I’ve seen a lot of references to Mommastrong in the past month, for the first time. The founder and I grew up in semi-adjacent social circles (though she probably doesn’t remember me.) Perhaps it’s a sign...

[Anonymous]

Mine is more from my home office set up, but being around my kids more doesn't help. My 3.5 year old loves to hang and climb on me and my 7 year old is stronger and bigger than he realizes. One enthusiastic hug can easily hurt me. About a month ago I made a point to start exercising and stretching more and it helps a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My back pain is from trying to work from home in less than ergonomically correct furniture. I need to be able to view what's on my kids screens (to make sure they're "at school" and not watching minecraft videos) and keep an eye on my preschooler. So that leaves me with a card table set in front of the couch. It's not comfy. At all. But I keep hoping that someday I'll get back to the office after all this is over, so I refuse to spend money on quality furniture that will hopefully be only temporary.

I bought a laptop table from Amazon for 35. Adjustable height, wheeled feet fit under most furniture, super light and can use it anywhere in the house. Certainly better than a card table.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:3 and 3.75? So you got pregnant immediately after giving birth?

[Anonymous]

Probably parents now appreciate a bit more those grossly underpaid daycare/preschool teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Probably parents now appreciate a bit more those grossly underpaid daycare/preschool teachers.

I certainly do.

Newborn and 4yo here. I've discovered a level of exhaustion I never thought possible, even though the newborn is an excellent sleeper.

[Anonymous]

This is me:

https://cdn.dopl3r.com//media/memes_files/me-ouch-why-does-my-back-always-hurt-also-me-a-ADzAP.jpg

[Anonymous]

I carved out time to go to physical therapy, after my 3.75 yo messed up my back. Look up Mary Beth Herrity in Annandale. Very clean, lots of space. It’s the only place I went besides the grocery store.

[Anonymous]

Honestly no. I think you should workout more even if that means popping the three year old in front of the tv to give you time to lift weights, run a quick couple of miles etc. Your body is giving you a sign that you need to strengthen up. You aren’t even 40!