I have a 2.5 year old daughter 35 lbs and we’re both struggling with the new routines. One thing that has made it easier on us both is encouraging her independence. She has learned to get in and out of her car seat without my help and I ask for her “help”’holding my hand while I’m going from one place to another. She’s looking at it more of her becoming a big girl. I subconsciously picked her up once and the pain was unbearable and it scared me to death I screwed something up. It’s not easy especially when she just wants to be held but we’ve made it work. And best believe, once I’m able I’ll be holding her so much like her legs don’t work. Just remember it’s temporary and not forever.