One of the best things I started doing with Parker is wearing him in our Mei Tai. Considering the fact that where Parker goes there also goes a cord connected to an oxygen tank it only makes sense to have my hands as free as possible. Plus Parker absolutely adores being worn. He is close to me which makes him fee secure. He has a perfect view of the world around him and is comfy enough to take a quick nap if he so chooses.
I wear Parker when I take him up to Primary Children’s hospital. I get smiles of how cute Parker is and how pretty our Mei Tai is. And if they are secretly thinking what in the heck an old lady like me is doing wearing a baby strapped to her, well they don’t let on at all. 
One of the best benefits of wearing Parker is when he isn’t feeling well. The movement of my body is soothing to him and I have noticed that even when his heart rate has been high, being close to me helps to regulate both of our heart rates so that they tend to beat in unison. That is such a beautiful feeling.
As a girl can never have too many ways to carry her most precious cargo, I was excited to learn that Steph, from Adventures in Babywearing, is having a contest to give away a new carrier design called the Podonbutai created by Jen at All Natural Mommies.
Let me share with you a little about this new carrier design straight from Steph’s site:
Never before has there been a fusion of traditional carriers until… The Podonbutai! I am more than excited to reveal this awesome creation by Jenn at All Natural Mommies. The Podonbutai is named accordingly: pod for podeagi, onbu for onbuhimo, and tai for mei tai! I think I am in love! Whether you are a professional babywearer or new to wearing your babies, this is a MUST HAVE!
If you are wondering just how this is even possible to wear such a combination, the Podonbutai can be worn as either a podeagi, onbuhimo, or mei tai!
Pretty impressive, eh? So hop on over to Steph’s and Jen’s and take a look.
And then, keep your fingers crossed for us, ok?
How blessed Parker is to have a mom like you that will wear him around- babywearing is so good for mom & baby… cords and all! Thank you for entering,too!
Steph
Tammy -
You are an inspiration to me – your an awesome mom and a caring blogger!
Your little boy’s life has touched my life soo much – though I dont post here, I do read here – often.
My son was recently diagnosed “officially” with SID and a speech delay – so we know how expensive therapies can be – even if you don’t win one of these carriers I would be honored and thrilled to make you and your little man one!
Your in my heart and my prayers daily!
Wheres the picture? Im glad it helps Parker out. How cool to have your hearts beat in unison.
You deserve WAY more than the rockin blogger award. I got sucked into your blog like you can’t believe and have spent a ton of my day reading your posts… you’re an amazing mom (and a really great writer)… and since I’m here in Utah too, the next time there’s a fundraiser for Parker I’ll make sure all of my friends and family are there!
How neat. The benefits to Prker I’m sure are HUGE. I have a couple of friends who are baby carrier “gurus”. I tried and tried the sling carrier with my last few babies and was never really happy with it. I so wish I had invested in one of these new cool designs (hey, I may yet) for Michael. Even though he can walk, he’s wanting to be carried a lot too and oh my aching back! Looks much more comfortable than the sling. I too would LOVE to see a pic of you wearing Parker. Thanks for the inspiration, Tammy.
Barb
Delphine loves to be carried around in the sling too! I hope you win!
That looks so awesome! I don’t carry any of my kids any more… they are way too big! I hope you win
Oh, how nice that Jennifer is going to make you one of these whether you win or not. This would make such a nice gift for my Krissy and her new baby next March.
There weren’t many baby carriers on the market when I started wearing my babies, oh so many years ago, it is wonderful to see that the whole idea has gotten so much steam that there are dozens now to choose from. Makes me proud to know I was a part of that.
I hope you win the carrier! I started making Mei Tai’s when my youngest was a baby and I just loved them, too. Now I make them for all my friends for their babies.
Parker is adorable, and I wish the best to you and your struggles. I came over from Melody’s blog.