I’m going to be trying out babywearing along with Wade for the first time in June.
People who know me are probably thinking, “What? You? Do you feel O.K.?”
See, I’m kind of a skeptic, and I don’t usually ascribe to these sort of “trends.” I said before the only thing going green in my house is last week’s leftovers in the fridge, I’ll never home school because it would probably kill me, and you can read here about my reaction to everyone telling me I had to breastfeed.
Maybe it’s because I’m getting old, and my arms ache from holding Wade all day.
Maybe it’s because Wade is a different baby than David was, and seems to need more holding.
Maybe it’s because I’m almost 100% sure Wade is the last baby of mine I’ll hold close.
Whatever the reason, babywearing suddenly sounds like a great idea.
So when I saw that Hotslings and Miracle Blanket were holding a contest about babywearing, I decided to apply. And to my surprise I was selected as one of 30 moms to spend the month of June Twittering about babywearing and baby swaddling during the Sling and Swaddle Journey.
Come follow me, @mom_25, on Twitter to keep up with my journey that starts next week when my sling arrives. I’ll also be posting photos, videos and updates on MommieDaze.
Listen, this is some shameless self-promotion, I know, but the more followers I have the closer I am to winning. So (begging on knees, hands clasped, looking at you with puppy dog eyes) please, please follow me, and tell your friends too. If you aren’t on Twitter yet now is a good time to get started!
Knowing me and my kids there’s bound to be some drama or comic relief involved so stay tuned!
I love babywearing. My first was so independent, didn’t like to be held. But this one wants to be with mommy every second of the day.
Theres lots of benefits to babywearing. Like I can actually cook and hold the baby, and eat, and clean, and nurse ect. Lots of options there 🙂
Babies can be so different. Sometimes my kids seem nothing alike, but then other times I see similarities. Sounds like fun! I am following you, and I will have my hubby follow you too! I hope you win!
When my first was born I was not into babywearing. I really saw no need. I did not expect to become a convery when my daughter was born last August but I certainly did. SHe loves to be held or worn. And it makes life SOOO much easier. I hope you like it.
I think I may become a convert with my newest addition – both of my boys just seemed so independent and hearty – real rough and tumble boys – that i never really could carry them aroudn too much – plus they are huge boys and got very heavy very fast – I think with Vivienne i will be more protective, and hopefully as a girl she won’t be so big and solid as the boys as to allow me to carry her a bit more and try the wraps out..