How old is the baby? can she crawl or walk yet? Perhaps you/we can come up with some way to help you be able to comfort her without lifting? (Foam doggy steps so you can help her crawl up onto the couch next to you?) Or is she teeny-tiny? I've got the same disc problem as you, as well as knee and arm and shoulder and other problems, and sometimes there are weird but creative ways to work around a problem. (You should see how I get down to floor level, and then back up, when absolutely necessary! And I growl as I go up or downstairs, one-legged and sideways, relieves the p*ssed-offness and adds humor.)
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Originally Posted by Leesa
Bless your heart ~ I certainly hope you've gotten some sleep! Since I also suffer from insomnia (probably pain related) I can understand how lack of sleep can affect you!
Do you babysit for your granddaughter? This might be just too much for you. Lifting a baby can be very painful -- and sometimes you just HAVE to lift them!! I babysat with my daughter's best friends' baby recently, and couldn't believe how much pressure picking up a little baby can put on the spine!!! It was miserable!!! Thank goodness she was a good baby. 
If other arrangements can be made for a babysitter, you'd be smart to give up sitting for her yourself !!! Not only is it painful, but stressful too! And since you don't get proper rest, it makes it that much worse.
Please take care of YOU first. You deserve it. God bless & keep me posted. Hugs, Lee |