Is it normal to feel physically exhausted when I'm carrying my 17 month-old boy?

[Anonymous]

Even though my 17 month-old toddler can already walk, when he's tired or only wants to be comfort by me, he extends his arms. He still likes being held over my shoulders in an upright position and walked around. My shoulders and arms get tired at some point.

He's 11.800 kilos and 86 cm by now (he's already half of my height; I'm 5'7 and 140 Ibs) and can feel like lifting dead weight. I was told his minimum and shortest height would be 180 cm as an adult but will likely be taller than that. He's continues adding more weight each month. Is it normal to feel physical exhaustating in my body, esp my arms and shoulders? At some point (when I feel I can't continue carrying him for too long), I've lplaced him on the mat with his toys or let him continue walking around the room.

Then he wants to sleep in bed with me and will only be in his crib once he's totally alseep. Now it feels heavy whenever I transfer him to his crib.

[Nikki1989]

Yes, absolutely. I hear that from mothers all the time.

[Asker]

If I'm struggling (even though I'm physically active), I can imagine the petite mothers (if she's 4'11 or 5ft and skinnier than me) that have a toddler with my son's size and weight. Sometimes I wonder how they manage with lifting their bigger kid.

[Anonymous]

make your husband do it. How tall / heavy is he

[Asker]

He would've loved to if it weren't for the current long distance issue we're working on. He visits twice a year and stays for 1-2 months. Whenever he stays he helps a lot. He's 6'2 and 180-185 Ibs.

[Opinion Owner]

lol 😆😆😆😆. So u married a loser

[Asker]

He's not a loser. Only someone materialistic would say that.

[Opinion Owner]

You’re a loser. Being a in a ldr unmarried is worse enough. You are in a ldr marriage 🤣🤣🤣

[Asker]

For your information we're in a long-distance situation because I have to wait for my husband's petition to get approved and become a permanent resident. That way I can relocate in the US with him. It's not an easy process. Our son has dual nationality. Think again because you speak too much gibberish.

[NathanDavis]

most normal thing ever, yes

[moddy_the_mod]

ok, well consider it a workout

[Asker]

Yeah that's a way to see it. Come to think of it I'll refer it to as warm-up for our upcoming 2nd child. We're going to conceive soon. We would like to give him a sibling so they can be within close age ranges by only 2 years apart.

[moddy_the_mod]

I mean, there's going to be a day - you won't ever know what day it was - where you never pick up your child again. Cherish these moments.

[Asker]

Indeed and then I'll miss those moments.

[Iron_Man]

I’m not a woman, but you tell me