was 6 months a "big one" for you?

LynsiBHM

I feel like once P hit 6 months, he started really growing up. He's eating more table food, sleeping well, his hair is growing more, he babbles more and cries less, he's sitting on his own and trying SO hard to crawl. We're switching to the convertible carseat and a jogging stroller instead of the infant seat and click in. He's growing out of so many clothes and toys (though I fear life without his snugabunny swing!)  I feel like this was his biggest month milestone yet. And now I have baby fever because he's not tiny anymore and I miss it! Don't get me wrong, I love seeing him grow, but WHY does it happen SO fast?!!?

vilaro

LynsiBHM:

I feel like once P hit 6 months, he started really growing up. He's eating more table food, sleeping well, his hair is growing more, he babbles more and cries less, he's sitting on his own and trying SO hard to crawl. We're switching to the convertible carseat and a jogging stroller instead of the infant seat and click in. He's growing out of so many clothes and toys (though I fear life without his snugabunny swing!)  I feel like this was his biggest month milestone yet. And now I have baby fever because he's not tiny anymore and I miss it! Don't get me wrong, I love seeing him grow, but WHY does it happen SO fast?!!?

Agreed! I noticed all these things you mentioned, in fact, this morning, for the first time, she opened her mouth to receive food! She'd not done that yet. Lot sof milestones. And yes, that snugabunny swing! 

PS - On a separate note, DD is still doing really well in her Guardian Sleeper. I am officially getting rid of the swing. Let me know how it works out for your son.

kcisthebombdotcom

Yep. I think 6-12 months is the easiest, most enjoyable time. Having one at that age gives me the reverse of baby fever though. I dont want to go back to that brand new baby phase ever again although I do want another child.

vanfox

Yes, totally! He's sleeping better, babbling, sitting for loooooooooong periods, moving all around. I definitely don't have baby fever again yet, though.

dsmithplus2

I wish I could say the same for myself.. LO sleeps LESS!! He does sit up by himself now and eat more baby food. We haven't had to change car seats just yet though. He is still small enough to be in his infant seat. 

Hopefully he will start sleeping more! He just won't. He used to sleep 2 hours for naps and STTN but now, that's a miracle if it happens. Although I want him to keep growing and sleeping more (like he used to at least), I am sad that he is getting big  

LynsiBHM

dsmithplus2:

I wish I could say the same for myself.. LO sleeps LESS!! He does sit up by himself now and eat more baby food. We haven't had to change car seats just yet though. He is still small enough to be in his infant seat. 

Hopefully he will start sleeping more! He just won't. He used to sleep 2 hours for naps and STTN but now, that's a miracle if it happens. Although I want him to keep growing and sleeping more (like he used to at least), I am sad that he is getting big  

Ya, I agree. I should've clarified. He's sleeping well, as in falling asleep without too much fussing, waking up happy and sleeping longer periods overnight. (he was STTN from 5mo-6mo then since he had his 6m shots he's been waking up?!) However, I miss those 2, 3 or even 4 hour naps he ised to take. We get a couple cat naps if we're lucky now. He's basically a craptastic napper... but he's happy so I guess I can't complain.

JulieBadulie

Yes.  He seems like such a big boy.  I miss some of his little baby mannerisms and holding him in my arms to sleep.  Still, this is such a fun age.  It also seems like it's easier to see his personality, and he is such a sweet little boy.  My love for motherhood and him keep growing.  Am trying to enjoy the moment rather than hope that he learns to crawl etc.

bucklebunny1

Pretty much every milestone feels bittersweet to me. I have yet to have baby fever though.

LadyXaverian

KC_13:

Yep. I think 6-12 months is the easiest, most enjoyable time. Having one at that age gives me the reverse of baby fever though. I dont want to go back to that brand new baby phase ever again although I do want another child.

I feel this exact same way!

And yes, she is becoming more independent every day. It's both awesome and kind of sad at the same time. I love watching her little personality emerge though. So cool.

Bluescarf

Six months was life-changing for me. I now enjoy my time with Ollie more and no longer look forward to his naps as much. Don't get me wrong, I loved the little booger when he was smaller, but he was so much more WORK, and not so interactive. Now he laughs at my "jokes" and antics, calls me mama sometimes, and I can sit him down to do laundry or dry my hair without him getting pissed. I have no baby fever. I love watching him grow. Maybe once he gets past a year I'll start to miss the baby stuff, who knows?