Mourning the end of babywearing

sunnylife

Do any of you think you'll mourn the end of babywearing, similar to the way some women feel when breastfeeding ends?  I'm not sure why I started thinking about this, but the idea of it makes me sad right now.   Babywearing has been such a big part of our lives (and likely will continue to be for some time, especially with other LOs), but obviously it will end some day.  I'm just curious if others feel the same way...or maybe you've never thought about it and I'm just being overly emotional today.

ncbelle

I know I will - it's already a little sad that he doesn't want to be worn as much as he used to.

But, I try to remind myself that there are lots of fun milestones ahead - and we still have time (and hopefully future babies) ;-)

anna7602

I already sometimes miss being able to wear her around the house like I did when she was a wee little baby. But it's so much fun to have her "helping" me in the kitchen now, handing me utensils or "cooking" with her own bowl and spoons v. just clinging to my chest and looking around as she did at 4 or 5 months.

I hope to be able to continue wearing DD until she can walk lots of places for longer periods of time, otherwise I will not only emotionally miss BWing, I will also hate having to lug a stroller everywhere.

Tonya_G

Yes- I think I'll actually be sadder about ending babywearing than I will be about BFing. I love snuggling and being close to my babies (even my 4yo, but try getting him to sit still long enough to snuggle! Ha!). I get sad at the thought that one day, they'll push away my hugs b/c it's not "cool" to hug your mom around your friends. I just get sad at the thought of them growing up, period.

Sunny1inTucson

Not really.

I mean, I enjoy it and it's super convenient. So I will miss it b/c it's so easy to get around that way when out and about 

But around the house, she still grabs a book and climbs into my lap unasked. And hugs our legs when she wants us to pick her up ;-P So there are other ways to maintain that closeness.

erinms

Yes, definitely.  I still wear DS for our walks every day, and it is starting to get ridiculous.  He is huge, and I am tiny.  I loved when he was itty bitty and he would take a long nap while I wore him.  So, so sweet.  

I love how much fun stuff we have ahead and I am ready to do some big boy things (getting a sandbox and water table, jumping in the mud in rainboots, playing dress-up, etc. etc.) but I think I will always miss those first snuggly little months.

jen5-03

Has it ended? I keep thinking it has and then I end up wearing DD again. She is close to the weight limit though (everything I have stops at 35lb and she is 32lb) But wearing her is not something to look forward to these days, that's a lot of weight to lug around.

But I do cry about it in the general way I do about them growing up.

WyoGal

jen5/03:

But I do cry about it in the general way I do about them growing up.

This.  I think it'll be the same mixed emotions I have about every milestone.  Excitement and pride that he's learning and growing with a tinge of sadness that he doesn't need his momma the same way anymore.

tak2002

my favorite part of the day is when henry fall asleep in my beco or moby with his little face against my chest. :sigh:

I will miss it dearly. 

sunnylife

In some ways I think that fact that I know I'm going to miss it so much helps me appreciate it a little more now, if that makes sense.  It reminds me of a book I received after DD was born...Let Me Hold You Longer by Karen Kingsbury.  It's a children's book, but the message is for the parents.  It's about celebrating your LO's "firsts" AND "lasts" while they are growing up.  It's a sweet book, but definitely a tear jerker...

shainababygirl

tak2002:

my favorite part of the day is when henry fall asleep in my beco or moby with his little face against my chest. :sigh:

I will miss it dearly. 

This. Just with Keevia and a Mei Tai or Sling.