"Mommy Thumb" - I have it and it hurts

So I have been walking around for the last three or four days with my hand wrapped in an Ace bandage.
Everyone asks what I did to my wrist.
I shrug, hold my arm up, and reply, "I have Mommy Thumb".
This answer has gotten a few raised eyebrows but mostly people laugh at me and ask what Mommy Thumb is.
I know.  It sounds ridiculous and made up.
But it is a real thing.  And I have it. And it hurts.

I started noticing problems with my arms, hands, and wrists about a month after Rocco was born.  My arms from the elbows down started falling asleep at night.  I thought it was because I would rest my head on one arm and cover my head with the other.  So I stopped doing that.

I also noticed that I was spending WAY more time on the computer being home with Rocco.  Most of the time he would be sleeping across my chest or nursing while I balanced my laptop awkwardly on my knees with my arm bent like a praying mantis.

Another thing I thought was contributing to my arm and hand numbing was carrying the car seat in the crook of my elbow.

At the same time the tendinitis in my left shoulder started to act up again.  My assumption was that all of the new lifting I was doing was aggravating some unfortunate muscle/tendon issues that were preexisting.

 My sister found an article in a parenting magazine about 'Mommy Thumb'.  Several Google searches produced links to articles about cases of carpel tunnel syndrome in new moms.  So, I stopped doing these things and started to feel better.

Until last week when my left wrist and thumb started to throb.  It started to hurt when I would lift Rocco.  Something I do a billion times a day.  This week I had almost 5 days in a row with Rocco.  And as each day passed the pain got worse.  It has gotten to the point where my thumb makes a clicking sound when it moves and it is extremely painful.  It is almost as if something is horribly out of place.

I'm going to the orthopedist on Tuesday which seems like forever away.  In the meantime Motrin seems to help with the pain and inflammation.  Wrapping it isn't the most helpful thing but reminds me not to use it.  And some people I know who are tight with God have been praying for me.  Hey - it doesn't hurt.

A friend of mine had it with her two children.  She has surgery twice and it did not help.

Another friend had it and it got worse with each child.  Her youngest is in Junior High and she says it still creeps up on her from time to time.

The cases of  'Mommy Thumb' are increasing as mothers get older.
Is this what getting old is like?

I'm just hoping that I don't drop my kid between now and my appointment on Tuesday.  And I'm forced to ask for help.  Which sucks.  Because when I am away from him all day I don't want help.  I want to take care of him on my own.

I will keep you updated.  But prayers and vibes for a surgery free solution are greatly appreciated.