We have a new baby carrier tester!
I apologize for the lack of posts over the past year. January started off kind of rough for me, as I delved into pregnancy a second time. Trying to feed myself (to keep from throwing up) and feeding my 2 year old was not an easy task. Lucky for me NJ still takes good naps, so I joined him every day to rejuvenate.
As I entered my third trimester, reading stories to my son was getting more and more uncomfortable as he wiggled and squirmed trying to find room left on my lap. Finally I had to tell him that there wasn't enough room on my lap because there was a baby in my belly. He looked at me sadly, but seemed to accept my reason.
Finally the day arrived (luckily 3 weeks earlier than my predicted due date) when we welcomed a second boy into our happy home. GB was born early in the morning at 7 lbs. 10 oz. Giving birth a second time naturally was a wonderful feeling. I can honestly say that the second time was much easier and much quicker! Our OB barely had enough time to get her gloves on to catch the baby as he arrived in 6 pushes. This was a big difference from NJ's birth where I pushed for an hour and a half.
GB and I enjoyed 2 days in the hospital bonding and breastfeeding. It was wonderful being waited on by the nurses and having the quiet time. When we arrived home it was a rude awakening being thrown back into motherhood. Mothering a toilet training 2.5 year old and attending to the needs of a newborn was a big challenge for me.
I can honestly say that I am very grateful for all my baby carriers. Currently our favorites are my simple sling and my mei tai. I can breastfeed easily in public with my sling and not worry about exposing the world like Janet Jackson. But, when I want to go for a brisk walk or help my toddler get up into the swings or down the ladder at the playground, I like my mei tai. The mei tai holds GB close to me and keeps him from moving when I bend over or have to lung to catch a adventurous toddler.
I hope to find some time to post more and let you all know how motherhood is going and which carriers we are finding most useful.
