6 month updates..half way to a year

thatgirlree24

Now that our babies are close to or already are 6 months (even those born before December) how do you feel about motherhood? If you're a stm or ttm how is it with an added sibling? This thread is just to share your life as a mom, whether you're struggling, doing extremely well or can't wait til the baby sleeps to sip some wine! Feel free to share pics too! 

ammnam14

Some days I feel like a bad ass mom who has her shit together. Some days I feel like the universe is against me and I'm going to go crazy. Motherhood has been the most challenging yet rewarding thing I've ever done. I've found myself. I'm more confident. My icy heart has melted and I'm just full of so much love. Watching her grow..this tiny little human that I created with someone I love..is soo mind blowing. I constantly look at her in awe. Like, how did I create this? What did I do to deserve her? I love being a mom. I can't wait (let's be real though I can definitely wait lol) until we have another child. 

kdoak2015

I love being a mom. It has its up and downs but what relationship doesn't. I am really looking forward to watching her grow. I've had my struggles but every day gets easier and seeing her smiling, chubby face everyday makes all the bad days better. Her laugh lights up my world and I can't wait to watch her learn and grow. 

Gingermom15

My baby boy will be 7 months in the 23rd (how did that happen?). Some days I feel like an awesome mom, the house gets cleaned, Henry's happy and cooperative, you get the picture. Other days I run in survival mode and don' make it out of my pajama pants because Henry needs all my attention. The days I work or have class give me time to breathe before I come home, as much as I love my baby a break is nice after a long day of fussing and crying. 
I don't feel motherhood has changed who I am much. I am definitely more of an outspoken person than I was before, which probably is not a good thing considering I've always had a problem controlling my tongue. 
We love being parents and do plan to have another when I am done with school. We are in no hurry and want to enjoy our little guy a little longer

thatgirlree24

I thought adding another baby to the mix would be hard. I'm already a mom to a five and seven year old but it's made me appreciate life even more and thankful for all my blessings. I believe everyone has their struggles but without the storm, we won't see the rainbow. I'm so glad for the sleepless nights, dirty diapers and the tantrums when they can't have their way (ok maybe not always but its cute when they're little and cant really talk) But when I really think about it, I have three happy, healthy children. Life goes by so fast and in the blink of an eye, they're all grown up! Motherhood has been a challenging experience but definitely a wonderful blessing. 



Update: Sebastian is 6mos old, started solids 2 days before he turned 6mos old and can almost sit up unattended. He loves to smile and hold his feet if he's laying on his back. He also likes to suck his pointer and middle finger. His older brothers love him as much as his mommy and daddy ❤

Surving motherhood. One glass of wine at a time 

mrsadams0526

I love being a mom. It's not always easy, and there were some rough days in the beginning, but I feel like I've settled in as a mom pretty well. I've always wanted to be a mom and have been a mother figure to my younger siblings and a girl that I used to nanny. Really the only thing I wish would have gone better would be breastfeeding. I didn't get to experience it as a result of my milk supply not being great at all because of medication that I have to take. I really struggled with that but after a couple of weeks, I finally realized that the important thing is that my baby was being fed one way or another. Jordyn is such an easy baby. She can sit up unassisted, rolls across the room like its no big deal, and is starting to figure out this crawling thing. We started solids at 4 months and she has loved every bit of it. Everyday I feel super blessed by this little girl, and I can't wait to add to our family. 

Mother0fDragons

FTM and I love being a mother to my daughter. There certainly are challenging moments and have wondered what I am doing, but motherhood is an amazing journey. I feel like my life is complete with our little Amelia!! She is the best thing that has happened to me (other than my husband of course, she wouldn't be here without him )
 

dec15mum

FTM to Zachary who will be 6m on the 25th! 
I absolutely love being a mum and so much has changed in just half a year, I'm way more outgoing (Zach loves the outdoors) I've got a new place to live that I love, I've got my car, I start college soon- things are going great. Considering I'm only 20 I think its not bad going. In saying that it was not easy getting here. Some days I'm on top of the world and others I just can not be assed. 
He still gets up 3 times a night but sleeps a good length, he can roll on his back and front, can sit up with a bit of help, he loves food and loves to bounce!!
I'm thankful that breastfeeding worked for us, don't get me wrong I worked so damn hard for it, the endless crying and pain but it was worth it!
Totally in love with my bundle of joy 

esscapelle

FTM to Lucas, and it has been more challenging than I could've ever imagined. Lucas is a relatively "easy" baby, he's pretty happy, and we haven't had any issues with him yet, so I feel really lucky for that. But the day to day stress and busyness of being a parent is tough! Yes, sometimes I'm all "I GOT THIS" but other times, I can't believe I'm going to do this all over again one or two more times.

The MOST challenging thing for me has been the change to the dynamic of our marriage. It is so stressful and tough being parents, and we have to remember in the middle of all this that we are also husband and wife first and foremost! That has been such a huge change - my husband and I have more little arguments and tiffs than ever - but we are learning as we go. I'd like to hope that next time around won't be so brutal because we (hopefully) will have adjusted by then.

All in all, I've been very lucky. I have an incredible, helpful husband, and a beautiful, healthy, happy baby boy. But man. Motherhood isn't for sissies.

kksquared

FTM to Rowan who turned 6 months old on the 9th.  He's a big boy who weighs 20 lbs 3 oz and has moved into 12 month clothing.  He was EBF until his half birthday when we started BLW and he loved his avocado.  Still nurses about every hour and 45 minutes to 2 1/2 hrs during the day but sleeps around 11 hrs at night with 0-1 wake ups to nurse.  We have been struggling with ear infections (he's already had 2).  Yesterday he went to the pool the first time.   He loved it and splashed a ton!

kksquared

laurabwalker

Ellie is so great! I love being her mom. I found everything very difficult in the beginning and have had tons of anxiety. I feel like a weight has been lifted in the last month. I enjoy my days now on maternity leave. I have adjusted my expectations of what I thought I would be able to do with her, and it has helped so much! I was expecting way too much at first. I am happy that I am getting further away from being post partum (healing etc) but love this age! I feel like the last six months of my maternity leave will be awesome, and I will not want to go back to work in December. My relationship with my husband is changing but I think it will evolve into something even better! I am one and done, I have my girl and she has me

Knottie1456179799

I didn't realize how hard I would find being a working mom.  I want to spend every minute of my day with my daughter, and I get very jealous of my husband staying home.  I have a large extended family who live close to each other, but I am 500 miles away and miss having that network.  However, we are learning how to make it work, even when mommy has to miss bedtime

Anikka is a joyful, inquisitive and bold little girl.  (I told her to stop eating grass yesterday and she laughed in my face!)  She turned 6 months on the 2nd, is already sitting and wants to walk before she even knows how to crawl   I can't imagine the world without her, and love watching her grow and learn and develop into a little PERSON. 

grkgdss00

Loving every second! It's amazing to watch DD grow and explore and hit milestones, it's the best job ever. We're still BF with 1 bottle of formula a day with nanny and i'm super surprised that we've made it this long. We also have veggies or fruit in the afternoon. She's behind most of the bunch so here's her 5 month pic (DD was 12/28 born 1/5).

ColoradoHiker

FTM as well.  Rhys is a great baby, and it makes me a little afraid of having another one!  I started a new job (lost my old one after birth) right before he turned 5 months, and I've only recently felt like I'm in control again.  Both DH and I have new jobs, we moved, his parents moved to help watch DS.. it's been fun and a total shit show, lol.  

I love being a mom now that DS is older, sleeping longer and interacting more.  I love seeing his personality come out, too!  He's so close to crawling, and the cats are in trouble once he does!