My baby boy started crawling today (8 months old) and I am lucky to have either my hubby or mom to watch him while I work FT. When hubby called to tell me I cried at work... I was hoping I wouldn't miss it Anyone have tips on how to deal when you miss these special moments cause of work ?
Re: How to deal with missing milestones ?
It is always a first for you and now is the time that your LO sucks up all the love and encouragement for what he/she has learned!
So, I say lay it on thick when you get home with the praise! There's nothing like getting praise from Mommy (even though Daddy and grandma are pretty cool too) but Mommies give the praise with just the right amount of enthusiasm and kisses.
Mo 11/4/14
Wait, What?!? - EDD 11/1/19
I completely agree with the others. Yes, you are going to miss some of the very first times your LO does something, but there's always a first time *you* see it, and it's just as exciting! And then you get to see him to it over and over again.
Also, missing firsts isn't always because of working -- my son rolled over the first time on a weekend when my MIL was playing with him and I was downstairs doing laundry.
This - my DD started crawling when I was out to dinner with a friend. I also felt that so many milestones were such a gradual process that I never really felt I "missed" out on too many firsts (but maybe that was just my DD).
Well, I don't think I would be sad if MH saw our child do something first. It could have happened if I'd run out to the store one night and DH stayed home. But, I think it is smart if those who are watching your kids keep that sort of info to themself, at least until you come home and can see it yourself. Why call you to tell you about it so that you can wonder about it for hours?
I actually have found that many milestones (walking, for instance) evolve over time so there's no "AHA" moment. DH and I debated for weeks when my son started walking. Words have often been the same- DS is often saying something for awhile before I recognize what he's talking about.
I also just try to be happy for my son that he's getting new skills, regardless of who happens to see him. I like hearing about what he does when I'm working because I know he loves learning new things.