Maddie is 12. She has some cross-over Prader-Willi characteristics (ie she is a huge eater). She could easily weigh 200 lbs if I wasn’t strict with her. She currently is 5’2″ weighs 120. (Eeeek if she posts my height and weight as a comment!!)
Part of caring for Maddie means being able to carry her at times. I don’t think most people are prepared to carry an adult-sized child. Years ago I learned the rules for safe transfers and how to protect your back (and most times I remember to follow those rules). But maintaining myself and trying to have some strength will be the best plan long term.
Plus being a good example… I can’t really insist she have an apple for a snack if I’m chugging soda and shoveling in junk food.
Anyways, I thought this was a good article:
I appreciated this thought. I have lost a lot of motivation to work out, but knowing that my son is just going to get bigger is a great reason to make sure I’m in the best shape I can be in order to help him out. And I am also impressed with the fact that you are a mother of 5 children when Maddie was your first born. My angel is our first and I have been wondering how crazy life might get with more than him and his younger brother. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your life with your family.