Poor little Pita!
Try a Sherpa sling, you can carry her with you w/o taking up your hands. My Dexter sits in one because he always wants to be held and I can't always hold him, so I throw the sling on and he just sits in it around my chest. Granted he is only 5.5lbs so its not too heavy on my shoulders, neck or back.
Hope she heals quickly and time flies for you guys!