Could It Be Tendonitis or Carpal Tunnel?

Be aware, new nursing mothers, that this may happen to you! This happened to me with my fourth child mostly and now with my fifth one. After holding my baby in the same position for an extended amount of time, the result is a stiff left hand and fingers. For me, this is from holding my baby in a nursing position for a long time and also from holding my baby firmly while I sleep, as she slept on my chest. It was my paranoia about making sure she would not fall would make me hold her so tight...or firmly so that she wouldn't fall off of me.

Yesterday morning, the condition was an excrutiating and throbbing pain that I realize, may have something to do with what I ate that day. I totally chomped down just under a half a can of Macadamia Nuts which are high in uric acid. I think that's what did it. I've been having this pain off and on for the past couple of weeks but yesterday was THEEEE worst! I also am guilty of not driking enough water. Doing that is important as it helps cleanse the body. Anyway, today it's just stiffness in the joints of my hands without the throbbing. Thank goodness! Everything in moderation and drink lots of water!

Eight Weeks Post Delivery

Well, I have no excuse. All I can say that motherhood with five children, one being a small infant, is a challenge when it comes to time management. When I finally get some down time, it's mostly to just veg and sit in front of the television, surfing on Netflix and getting caught up in one of the many series available at my fingertips. Lately, it's Weeds. I pretty much killed Nip Tuck. All 6 seasons in 2 months. Anyway...

If I could get myself off the couch during those TV times and commit the same amount of time to exercise and getting back into shape, what miracles could happen? I think it has been okay to not expect myself to exercise at all in these 8 weeks. I have a 2 month post delivery appointment tomorrow. Basic. Pap smear. I think it's time to commit myself to an exercise regiment. I feel like I am looking better. I'm surely not fitting into my Abercrombie & Fitch jeans, but that's fine. I would like to have my weight loss be gradual. And it will be.

P90X, Wii Fit, walks, playing with the kids. These are some things I can and should do. Okay...just commit. Say WILL. WILL DO.

It's time to get on a routine of exercise. For myself, for my family. Will create a plan and post an update.