[blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting

[Jennith Lucas]

Oh, no fun! I really hope you find a solution. I wish I had some for you!

Jennith

On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
<lmartinez217 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> So, the carriier is very comfortable. The aches and pains come from the
> rough environment and my legs or ankles just giving out on me. When I
> encounter a valley sized crack in the sidewalk I trip but catch myself very
> quickly and the result of that is sore and knotted leg muscles.
>
> The straps on the Butterfly carrier, which is the one I have, are fantastic,
> just not comfy enough when I have a tension headache that reaches my neck
> and shoulders.
>
> So, I'm shopping around for ideas and solutions.
>
>
> ---- Original Message ----- From: "Jennith Lucas" <nethy.ann at gmail.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 4:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] my delemma and why i need suggestions on commuting
>
>
>> LM,
>>
>> I don't commute with Gideon, but we do a lot of walking and wearing.
>> It sounds to me like your carrier might not be fitting properly. Could
>> this be possible? We've started wearing our Gideon on the back, at 8
>> months, 25 pounds, and 28 inches, but I still am able to wear him on
>> the front comfortably for long periods of time.
>>
>> Your description of how you're feeling sounds EXACTLY how I've felt
>> when I get a carry that's not quite right. It hurts for days, even if
>> I take a break from carrying.
>>
>> I can't speak to your exact carrier, but I'm pretty certain it's
>> similar to mine, just buckles where mine has ties.
>>
>> My other thought would be maybe you could just use the sling, making
>> sure to switch shoulders. He sounds like a good size for the ring
>> sling, though that's not a permanent solution, as I know from
>> experience. (Gideon is just too big for the my ring sling; however,
>> when I wore a friend's little boy who is 18 lbs it was wonderful and
>> easy.)
>>
>> I have no suggestions as to stroller, as we haven't bought one since
>> we stopped using his infant seat/stroller frame set up. However, if
>> you do think a different carrier would help, I recommend checking out
>> thebabywearer.com. You have to register for the forum, but people are
>> very helpful and knowledgeable.
>>
>> Hope this helps! It sounds like a rough time for both you guys! Get
>> lots of rest!!
>>
>> Jennith
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
>> <lmartinez217 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I'd love to hear what other parents are doing who work and commute with
>>> their kids.
>>>
>>> Erik and I commute into the city and back for approximately 4 hours a
>>> day. It's putting a lot of wear on my body though--especially as he gets
>>> heavier. He's five and a half months old and about 19 pounds. He's also
>>> pretty long at somewhere over 26 inches--and, ahhh, he's do for one of those
>>> major growth spurts since six months is around the corner. Yikes!
>>>
>>> Anyways, I use a Beco Butterfly carrier and I love it. Anyone know if
>>> there is a suggested height limit for front carriers? I carry him in the
>>> front because I sit for about 45 minutes each way and the whole process of
>>> switching him from back to front would be really combersome--especially
>>> during crowded commuting hours. plus, he's a major drooler and I can't have
>>> him drooling all down the back of my work clothes every day.
>>>
>>> As he gets heavier, I find myself tripping more or stumbling more on the
>>> terrible streets of San Francisco. The sidewalks are awful, and I twist my
>>> ankles frequently on the cracks and objects lying in wait.
>>>
>>> I've got a City Mini stroller, but the elavators in the BART systems
>>> often break down and they are pretty gross and dirty to begin with. I've got
>>> an umbrella stroller I'm consdidering using along with a ring sling. So, I
>>> have a super light weight stroller to use when I walk and a carrier to pop
>>> him in and out of while on the train. But, using an umbrella stroller and a
>>> cane is a bit challenging. I gfigured out how to hold my cane and one of the
>>> handles in my hand, but ouch whenever the tip gets in a crack!
>>>
>>> Any suggestions for how I can keep my body bfrom breaking? I'm home today
>>> from work because my shoulder has just had enough and is protesting greatly.
>>> Also, I get so many headaches that originate in my nexk and shoulders and
>>> when I wear him, it makes things hurt worse.
>>>
>>> So, I know I sound like a crybaby, ha ha, but I'm open for some ideas
>>> from those who are living it too.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> LM
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