About a year ago a friend introduced me to the world of babywearing. At the time John and I were still trying to conceive our little Anna. At first I looked at babywearing as a great tool. A way to make life easier while shopping. Ellen was (and still is) small enough to have in a carrier, so I figured whether I got pregnant or not babywearing was still a great option.
Well, fortunately I did get pregnant, and Anna is here to snuggle. I loved holding and snuggling with Sarah and Ellen when they were itty bittys, and even now I still smother them to the point of, “Moooooommmm stop it.”
But with Anna something is different. I don’t know if it’s the babywearing or the fact that after losing a baby I’m even more grateful to have her? Maybe it’s recent reminders of how quickly those we love can be gone, and that life is just so precious. Maybe it’s therapy for me on days that my hormones are out of whack? Or maybe it just feels good to snuggle with a sweet lil’ one. (And Anna is sweet. She is such a good baby. Calm, happy and peaceful. Could that be partly from the babywearing, too? It wouldn’t surprise me.)
I guess it doesn’t really matter. I know that it’s right. It’s good, and every parent should wear their baby. It’s not just a time saver and way to be hands free. It’s an awesome connection with your child. It’s soothing for both parent and child.
February 26, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I am with you on this 100%. Babywearing is the most awesome experience you can share with your little ones. Hope has loved it from the first day we put her in the wrap. She still enjoys it. Every time I get out the Mei Tai.. her face lights up. She is so very special. I only get sad that I didn’t get to babywear my other babies. I have come to realize how precious each and every moment is with our little ones… and even my big kiddos. Life is so fragile and we need to live every moment to the fullest!
February 27, 2008 at 5:58 am
Anna does the same thing! She giggles when she sees the wrap! I’m going through the guilt of not wearing Sarah and Ellen, but I’m sticking with the thought that I live and learn, and I know I’ve done the best I know at the time for all my babies.