Anyone not sad that their baby is bigger?

Temp534591562502098 · May 2010

I know you can look back and always go "aw!", but it was really hard for me and her growing up = me getting more relief in a lot of ways. Right now I'm amazed at how much she has developed - she grabs things so fast and really knows her way around now. But still most days I'm still ready for her to be moving on and developing. Maybe its because she hasn't been quick to do anything yet - I always feel like we are the last ones to hit a milestone!

BitterOldHag · May 2010

Well said.

lilmissmuffin12 · May 2010

i am actually really ready to move on from the baby stage where she's completely dependent on me. i cant wait till she can move, walk, talk, eat more! i think it'll be incredibly exciting. i know ill miss things here and there about her being a baby but im so exciting to watch her grow and learn and turn into a little person.

deeanneharris · May 2010

Me. I feel like a bad mom when I read how upset everyone is on here... I am happy as she gets older because it seems like things are finally getting a little easier for her.

sam19 · May 2010

I'm not sad one bit. Not sad at all. I'm so excited to see her grow and learn and discover. I don't even try and remember those early days. lol

bim38106 · May 2010

I'm not. I hated the baby stage w/ DD1 because she was SO hard and colicky. DD2 I enjoy it, but I also really love seeing both of them grow and change and do new stuff.. especially as DD1 gets older and now she's talking and she is just so funny and the things she says absolutely crack me up! I love it.

I'm sure when they're PITA teenagers, I'll probably miss this stage. But for now, I'm enjoying watching them change and grow

BitterOldHag · May 2010

deeanneharris:
Me. I feel like a bad mom when I read how upset everyone is on here... I am happy as she gets older because it seems like things are finally getting a little easier for her.

Yep. They are so much happier now. It's a joy to watch. Now, if only they'd sleep...

jolis_petits_bijoux · May 2010

I wasn't until about a month ago. Up until then, I couldn't wait for him to get older, it just got better and better! But now I'm a little sentimental, and I'm loving this age and wish I could freeze time. I haven't felt like this before.

NDwife07 · May 2010

For me, on the one hand, time if flying by.

On the other hand, the newborn phase was really, really hard for me and I'm definitely glad to have a baby that can interact. It's fun to watch them develop.

I dunno, my answer to your question depends on the day I think. FWIW, my LO isn't quick to hit milestones either. Crawled at 9.5 months, etc.

ETA - I know crawling isn't a milestone. You know what I mean.

ladysingstheblues · May 2010

I'm ridiculously sentimental, and I do get quite emotional as he gets bigger and less baby-like. However, I will say that 6 months and up has been so much better for me. I can admit that the newborn stage was not easy for me (not that it's easy for anyone, but ykwim). There's nothing better than seeing your child grow and develop.

sgrl · May 2010

I love this age, but I was not a fan of the "fourth trimester." Sooo glad we're done with that.

Erin5849 · May 2010

One of the best days of my life was when DS became mobile and was able to entertain himself for 20 minutes.

I guess you could say that I won't be sad that he is growing up until he becomes a teenager and is filled with teen angst and is embarrassed by me.

kiwi443 · May 2010

I get a little sad sometimes, but I'm mostly ecstatic to see him learning and developing. I feel like I'm watching his personality become more apparent each day. I'm glad they don't stay babies forever!

cmrand4 · May 2010

It's funny how it's kind of taboo to wish away the early infant stage. It's soo hard when you have a high needs baby like I did. countless times I caught myself trying to fast forward those hard times. Now that he can play and interact it is soooo much more fun! But I will definitely enjoy the "fourth trimester" a lot more next time and take challenges a lot more in stride. I definitely look back at pictures with a bit of nostalgia but I'm sooo glad he's a "big boy" now too.

jamie.renee · May 2010

I get a little sad sometimes, I think mostly because she is my last baby. Knowing the newborn stage is over and done with for all my kids. She was also very easy as a newborn. But I get very excited watching her discover the world around her. She is at such a fun stage right now.

Temp534591562502098 · May 2010

jamie.renee:
I get a little sad sometimes, I think mostly because she is my last baby. Knowing the newborn stage is over and done with for all my kids. She was also very easy as a newborn. But I get very excited watching her discover the world around her. She is at such a fun stage right now.

She is sooo big! I think it also matters how "developed" they look. My DD still has "baby" hair so I don't feel like she is leaving babyhood anytime soon. But if my DD was walking by 10 months like some people's babies and had longer hair I'd be sadder.

oliviasmom08 · May 2010

Me! It may be terrible, but I am not a fan of the baby stage AT ALL! As much as I'm terrified of Colin being more mobile (he gets into everything these days as it is and he's just army crawling), I am anxious for him to be a bit older... feeding himself and being more self-sufficient overall.

amber_tynan · May 2010

I am enjoying each stage more and more! I am having so much more fun the older he gets. I honestly never want a newborn again.

StrawberryBlondeMomma · May 2010

I love this age (minus the excessive crying)! But it only makes me sad when I think about him going to school and not wanting to cuddle any more, but besides that, I am thrilled that he is getting bigger and learning new things! How much he has learned amazes me!

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