Lou, you're constantly told by others to go against your instincts... what if others told you that you didn't need oven gloves to get the cake out the oven? I would say trust your instincts and do what feels right for you... I know I'm going to get some flack for not CCing and doing what the baby wants to do, but that's what's right for me so stuff other people and their unwelcome opinions!

Hope a baby carrier or something does help you.