DS is nearly 8 weeks, just over 11 pounds, and loves to be held all the time (sometimes I can put him down for naps, but not always). I am 5'4" and usually wear XS (0-2).
When I hold him in my arms, he loves to be against my chest, high enough to peek over my shoulder or rest his head against my shoulder if he is tired. Interestingly, he hates it if DH holds him in that position. He swallows a lot of air when nursing so needs frequent burping during nursing and prefers to stay upright when not nursing. He gets very upset when he wets himself and typically we have 2-3 diaper changes after nursing (we are starting to try EC). He also gets quite warm so we have to watch out for overheating even in 70-degree weather, although he is fine being held while swaddled in an A&A muslin blanket.
I have a linen ring sling (Soul Baby NYC, bought used), a Mei Tai (Mei Tai Baby Zippy, bought used), and 2 adjustable hotslings (a slight mistake with my baby registry).
RS: I really like the idea of the RS (easily nurse, use the tail as cover if necessary, pop him in and out) but it's just not been working out for us. I can nurse him in it in cradle position when he is really hungry, but that's it. Otherwise he needs to be upright, definitely doesn't want his feet in, and feet out is really uncomfortable for him right now (I think he's a little small for it). I have a hard time getting it adjusted right in the first place, plus when I take him out of the RS, it moves around and I can't easily get it adjusted again when I try to put him back in. Also I think the shoulder may be too wide for me, when I move my arm around (even just trying to put him in the sling) it pulls on the rail which he doesn't like. I've practiced a lot, watched several videos, and got some help at a local babywearing support group, but he still screams bloody murder most of the time.
MT: We can cinch up the bottom on the MT so he can be feet out. He's ok with this position but doesn't love it, so it only really works for us for outdoor walks when he's distracted, or when he's exhausted and falls asleep. I am short and can't easily nurse in it. I can't sit down or squat (to put leashes on my dogs, feed them, etc) without my legs bumping into his which upsets him. However my biggest problem is that it is a pain to take him in and out frequently and walk around with dangling straps. I love how easy it is to get comfortable, and it works pretty well for outdoor walks, but is impractical for use around the house.
Hotslings AP: Unfortunately these are too big for me, so I haven't tried him in them.
I really want to get babywearing to work, as I am very limited in what I can do carrying him in my arms, and it's also starting to hurt my wrists. I'm just not sure what to try next. A different style RS? A properly fitting pouch? A stretchy wrap? For a wrap, I'm concerned about him overheating in something like a Moby or Sleepy wrap, so was looking at the Wrapsody/Gypsy Mama Bali Baby Stretch. I'm also worried about the learning curve. I like how easy a pouch looks but understand it can be hard to get a good fit.
I'd appreciate any advice!
When I hold him in my arms, he loves to be against my chest, high enough to peek over my shoulder or rest his head against my shoulder if he is tired. Interestingly, he hates it if DH holds him in that position. He swallows a lot of air when nursing so needs frequent burping during nursing and prefers to stay upright when not nursing. He gets very upset when he wets himself and typically we have 2-3 diaper changes after nursing (we are starting to try EC). He also gets quite warm so we have to watch out for overheating even in 70-degree weather, although he is fine being held while swaddled in an A&A muslin blanket.
I have a linen ring sling (Soul Baby NYC, bought used), a Mei Tai (Mei Tai Baby Zippy, bought used), and 2 adjustable hotslings (a slight mistake with my baby registry).
RS: I really like the idea of the RS (easily nurse, use the tail as cover if necessary, pop him in and out) but it's just not been working out for us. I can nurse him in it in cradle position when he is really hungry, but that's it. Otherwise he needs to be upright, definitely doesn't want his feet in, and feet out is really uncomfortable for him right now (I think he's a little small for it). I have a hard time getting it adjusted right in the first place, plus when I take him out of the RS, it moves around and I can't easily get it adjusted again when I try to put him back in. Also I think the shoulder may be too wide for me, when I move my arm around (even just trying to put him in the sling) it pulls on the rail which he doesn't like. I've practiced a lot, watched several videos, and got some help at a local babywearing support group, but he still screams bloody murder most of the time.
MT: We can cinch up the bottom on the MT so he can be feet out. He's ok with this position but doesn't love it, so it only really works for us for outdoor walks when he's distracted, or when he's exhausted and falls asleep. I am short and can't easily nurse in it. I can't sit down or squat (to put leashes on my dogs, feed them, etc) without my legs bumping into his which upsets him. However my biggest problem is that it is a pain to take him in and out frequently and walk around with dangling straps. I love how easy it is to get comfortable, and it works pretty well for outdoor walks, but is impractical for use around the house.
Hotslings AP: Unfortunately these are too big for me, so I haven't tried him in them.
I really want to get babywearing to work, as I am very limited in what I can do carrying him in my arms, and it's also starting to hurt my wrists. I'm just not sure what to try next. A different style RS? A properly fitting pouch? A stretchy wrap? For a wrap, I'm concerned about him overheating in something like a Moby or Sleepy wrap, so was looking at the Wrapsody/Gypsy Mama Bali Baby Stretch. I'm also worried about the learning curve. I like how easy a pouch looks but understand it can be hard to get a good fit.
I'd appreciate any advice!
It's basically a Front Cross Carry (FCC) just tied higher and to the side a bit and you wouldn't have to froggy baby's legs if your ds won't tolerate it anymore.
I tried it for a couple of hours this evening, using the burp position. I pre-tied the wrap on me and it was so quick to pop him in and out every time, and he didn't mind having his legs froggied for once, and it was like he didn't even notice he was going in a carrier. 
My dogs were also thrilled that they didn't have to wait for him to nap to get some attention from me. 
