I realised today that while I’ve been out with tigerboy a few times now, it’s generally been in the car. Hospital appts, trips to the leisure centre, sidetrips to the shops. We walked at the weekend to Tim’s brother’s house, but that was in the rain, and only just down the road. So I was quite pathetically excited to pop him in the beautifully cosy stretchy MaM wrap today and head off into town to grab a few groceries.
There is something very comforting about wearing a very small baby. When they are well wrapped their heads tuck into a kissable position just under your chin, and you can feel their breathing against your chest. I tend to walk with one hand placed against their body to begin with, although as the wrap supports them securely against you this is just a personal preference thing. And I love the way other ppl coo over them when you’ve got them there – much more so than when they are in a pushchair.
I don’t think I went out with Smallest when she was this young. She was a November birth though, so the weather wouldn’t really have encouraged it. Today the sun was shining, though it was still fairly cold, but with the wrap around us both I didn’t need a coat. It was just great to feel independent again, even if I wasn’t striding out in my usual way. Had to keep reminding myself to straighten up as well – my posture has gone to pot over the last couple of months. (She types, and sits herself up again!)
I love these early baby days. And I need to cherish them, as I know full well I won’t be doing this again. Pregnancy has taken its toll, and I wouldn’t get through it anywhere near as well again. My body is too old – irrespective of actual age or years elapsed. My hips and pelvis just wouldn’t take it again. So expect lots of soppy posts and pictures, both here and on twitter as I try to come to terms with that, and immerse myself in something that previously I haven’t really valued.
Disclosure – the MaM wrap was sent by Babyarmadillo for review.
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