So on Thursday I was Face timing with Jenn, one of my best and oldest friends (we’ve been buddies for 23 years). She has a beautiful daughter who is only about 7 week older than Annabelle. While we were talking I was telling her how I feel chained to the house due to Annabelle’s naps. She doesn’t really have a schedule, and can usually only stay awake for 2 hours tops. She used to nap in her car seat, but now that she is more aware, she doesn’t really do that. I have a few baby cariers that I have worn around the house, but never in public. Jenn encouraged me to just throw out the “nap schedule” (or lack thereof) and get out of the house. I am happy to say that we went to the mall today, and that Annabelle ended up taking a nap in the carrier.
I realized as I was walking around that I looked quite “hippyish”. I was wearing a long skirt, my hair was down and wavy since I hate blow drying it and I was wearing Annabelle. If only they knew I use cloth diapers too! Here is a picture of my full outfit (and of me wearing her in her other carrier), so you can get the full effect.
I did get some looks, more so I think people thought it was a really cool piece of equipment. I was happy to get out of the house, and even more glad that Annabelle didn’t fuss!
Apparently when you wear your baby they sleep better at night, so I’m going to try to wear her more during the day to see if that is the case (she did go down pretty easily for her nap, so fingers crossed).