Withdrawal?

luciagdelopez

I feel my little ones are not little ones any more.

Oldest is now 3 and a half - started pre-school (FULL DAY 5 days a week)

Second is now 2 and a half - pretty independent.  Almost potty trained

Third/last is a year and 2 months.  Also very independent. 

So...I feel like I am missing something.  Is this normal?

We know we dont want kids now.  Maybe in 2-3 years we can consider another 2 back to back but we need a break right now...but I still miss having a baby. 

 

MammaBear81

I've been there before, it usually hits when the youngest starts walking... but we keep having more so the feeling doesn't last long

CaitlinJ22

I worry that Ill always have that feeling and end up being a Duggar

sfshawna

CaitlinJ22:

I worry that Ill always have that feeling and end up being a Duggar

This! . It's hard to imagine not having a baby in the house. I'll be in major withdrawal!

catdwg83

I had this about 2 months ago when LO fell asleep in the "big boy" part of the stroller instead of being in the car seat attached to the stroller. Hence, ticker #2. I seriously cried in the middle of the mall like a fool.

MAMAxB

CaitlinJ22:

I worry that Ill always have that feeling and end up being a Duggar

THIS!

I am only on my way to #2 but I am so beyond ready. I wish I would of had a newborn months ago  

moonfaerie

CaitlinJ22:

I worry that Ill always have that feeling and end up being a Duggar

This. DH is scared of how much I love love love newborns and itty bitty babies. My youngest now pulls herself to standing in her crib and it makes me so sad. Realistically we think one more kid will make our family complete, but I know I will have sad feelings when the last one isn't so itty bitty. (Assuming we are successful in having a third one of course. Otherwise I have spent too much time unnecessarily comforting myself that it's okay if Chloe grows up because I will have another baby someday. )