I've thrown out my back moving the washing machine in an attempt to fix a broken belt. Washer wasn't spinning, so I just knew in my overconfidence that I could correct it. Truly? How hard could it be? I've created 2 children, surely I can fix a silly little Kenmore washer.
Notsomuch.
Downloaded the You Tube video on Saturday morning with the instructions on repairing said belt. Because really, there's no more reliable place for appliance information than You Tube. You can also get directions on how to cook meth...but hey, I am an equal opportunity web surfer. Moved the washer out into the center of the laundry room, hands and knees scrubbed the floor behind it.
Clemsongirl's Back = out of commission.
Clemsongirl = incredibly uncomfortable, yet still needing to work and parent.
A professional (which I am clearly not!) is coming to repair it between 11-2. Prime napping hours when you are hopped up on...Advil and lying on a heating pad/ice compress rotation situation.
The worst part is that I was totally being a laundry overachiever. There weren't any dirty clothes, so I figured I'd wash some spare bedding, etc that we had been using for the minis' "Movie Nights". I think the quilt was just too much for the agitator.
I suppose it's better than the time I was at the outlets in Nashville with a newborn and a 2 year old and my back went out.
February 23, 2009
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I hope you feel better!
I see how you could have had the same issue while shopping with the two kids. Shopping with kids can be some seriously hard work.
I would prefer to stay home than shop with kids and I LOVE to shop.
Wow. I am super impressed that you tried to repair your washing machine! Gotta love YouTube...that's my first source for all things instructional. And I get my news from people.com and perez hilton. :)
Piggyback your advil with some tylenol!!! It will help with the pain a little more!
You are a super woman!!! be careful next time!
You better take care of yourself and get better!
Another admiring fan here: Just wanted to say sorry about your back! That's no fun. At least you can blame carrying babies around for the prior time. I have given myself whiplash. Shopping. Twice. I get really into shoe shopping apparently, and all I have to blame it on is my enthusiasm - no babies. Feel better soon!
see what you get for being an over-achiever :) hope you feel better!
Bad backs suck!
Hope you get to feeling better. Its never fun having your back out and still having to do the Mommy-ing!
I, too, can see how you can pull your back out while shopping with the kids. I took my three shopping on Saturday, and it was total hell. I remember every time I take them shopping why I always promise myself that I will never do that again...especially with a 32 lb 18-month-old who refused to ride in his stroller.
Ouch! I am sorry to hear that you threw your back out. I hope you feel better soon.
Bless your heart, feel better soon.
You need better meds. I am tempted to look up that meth recipe for you! ;-)
STK
Another reason for housework to be banned! Get better soon!
Hope you feel better soon! I often go to YouTube for fix-it solutions myself! Also, got the magic pants - LOVE THEM! I live in those things!!!!!
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