My newborn son made for the perfect dumbbell. As he got heavier, I got stronger.

Lately, however, he’s grown so much that lifting him out of his cot and overhead is becoming increasingly difficult. Occasionally, it’s downright painful.

Much like when I press weights overhead in the gym, I often feel a sharp twinge in my mid to lower back, which I presumed was a sign that the weight I chose was too heavy for me, or my form had gotten sloppy. You may like

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