Lifting: how to parent in cycle?

[mrsamyd]

How the heck do you get around your life with a toddler in tow while cycling? I know many of you have been here before. 

I drive a Honda pilot and DH and I can't figure how how to get her in without lifting. What about the grocery cart? J ran away from me into a busy street this morning. I had run *gasp* after her, they carry *double gasp* her squirming body back to the car. 

My mom suggested staying home and not doing anything or getting her a leash (gee, thanks). 

And for funnies I'm going to ask my RE if they can add pain meds or Xana.x to the protocol. Wouldn't it be nice to feel warm and floaty in cycle instead of achy and anxious?

[leahb12]

I always lifted DS1 while cycling. I just didn't have a choice. He was a little over 2 and around 30lbs when we did IVF that gave us DS2. I tried to keep it to a minimum, but I had no choice.

[ccam]

I always lifted DS while cycling. I never had any lifting restrictions though, that I can think of, besides after transfer. Even after transfer, the nurse was giving me instructions and told me I can't lift over 20 lbs or something. And I said that I have a 30lb 2 year old and she said "well then I guess that's not realistic, is it?". So it made me feel better that she wasn't insisting that I don't lift my son.

I just tried to limit it as much as possible. DS can crawl up into my jeep and would crawl up the stairs, at that point. But I still had to lift him into bed, a shopping cart, etc. There is only so much you can do.

[jbdamonm]

I agree with everyone else. I did my best to follow the rules but really it's impossible.

I was also only on restrictions after transfer and they told me it was really only important for the first 48 hours or so, at which time I was diligent about it, but then it was back to normal!

[mnj05]

I lifted H too. The only time I tried restricting that was after retrieval and transfer. DH helped as much as possible but sometimes I had no choice.

[chiwifey]

I agree with the ladies above. I tried to avoid lifting C as much as possible but at some point you just have to do it. I was especially careful for the first 48-72 hrs after transfer and then slowly got back into lifting him when needed.

[amandaleigh]

My only restrictions for this FET are no "strenuous exercise" (and nothing in the vagina except for endometrin) for 7 days post transfer So today, I carried my 32 lb son in a backpack carrier to daycare, and then rode my bike to work 5 miles (yes all this in the snow). To me this is not strenuous exercise, and the only way I can get things done and get to work. If anything, I think extra blood flowing around my ute is a good thing. I was similarly active (albeit not carrying a kid around) when I did IVF that brought me DS.

For stimming, you just don't want a lot of twisting and bouncing, so running is probably not a good idea.

I think lifting a toddler is NBD unless you are not very physically fit.

[kaf7]

I don't recall having any restrictions unless I got into OHS. I will continue to lift DS as needed this cycle unless I feel uncomfortable doing so. If you feel like you can't or your clinic recommends not and your biggest concern is chasing after a tantruming toddler then I'd recommend using shopping carts or strollers when you're out and about if you're not keen on the leash. I will say DS is keen on walking DH and I around the house on our dog's leash right now so maybe that would be a hit...

[mrsamyd]

kaf7, I was LOL at O walking you and YH around the house on a leash

[callmeal]

DD was about 18 months when we cycled again, and it's so hard. I kept the lifting to a bare minimum, but I did lift her. I was extra careful around ER and ET, obviously. Hang in there! Cycling with toddler(s) is no freaking joke!

[kaf7]

Feb 12, 2015 0:27:54 GMT -5 mrsamyd said:

kaf7, I was LOL at O walking you and YH around the house on a leash

j

It is hilarious and he thinks it is the greatest thing ever. He's so proud of himself when he's doing it.

[richzep]

Same here. My restrictions were for 24 hours and DH did everything during that time. After that, it was business as usual. I was careful but I also had to make sure DS didn't kill himself flying off a table or something.