I also just posted this on TB, but is anyone else getting a bit emotional about the upcoming 1st birthday? Of course I want H to grow up, learn, smile, etc, but I just wish the process would slow down a bit!! How can my 3lb preemie really be turning 1 already?! We've come so far & I'm so happy that we are so fortunate, but why am I also feeling a bit sad?? Am I the only loony one?
I've been sad about him growing up since 6 months, maybe. I love that we can really play with him, that he moves and smiles and has a personality. But I miss my little guy. He was so small and snuggly. Going through the first few weeks I was tired and so emotional and I seriously did not enjoy the time enough. And now, I miss it terribly.
I've been sad about him growing up since 6 months, maybe. I love that we can really play with him, that he moves and smiles and has a personality. But I miss my little guy. He was so small and snuggly. Going through the first few weeks I was tired and so emotional and I seriously did not enjoy the time enough. And now, I miss it terribly.
Truth! What's the saying, the days go slowly but the years fly..?
You are closer than I am so it might change but at the moment I am excited. I keep running through my mind "You've made it this far!" because there were seriously times I was at a loss. I'm sure as his birthday sneaks up that I will start to feel really sad and that baby fever will set in even more.
Post by wildcatprincess on Jan 7, 2013 22:19:55 GMT -5
I was with DD, I cried a lot. This time I'm not AS sad yet, but we'll see when the date comes. I feel like DD was more a baby for longer whereas DS is already crawling, climbing, being defiant (hehe). I went through the where's my baby sadness earlier.
Yea. I totally have the sads. I just feel like it is going by way too fast. But I'm one of those weirdos that does all these strange things to make sensory memories. When I play with him on the floor, I make mental notes of how he looks at me, how he plays with a toy, how he uses his fingers a certain way. When I hold him, I make sure I remember how he holds on to me with his right hand...either by my necklace or my shirt neckline. He even does this thing where he sort of flicks at my chest with his hand. I make note of what he does with his legs when I change his diaper. At night, I smell his head and commit it to memory. I know it is exciting to watch him learn and grow, but one day he won't do these things anymore, he won't smell like a baby. So I try and hold on to it as much as I can by making these memories. I'm definitely sad. Ugh...I'm crying.
I feel Looney for being excited. H always dislikes when I get excited about it. I love my little baby, but I AM excited for my big girl.
I am excited too! I look at her and just smile at all the things she does and has yet to do. I ask her where my little baby is but I jam just really enjoying it. I so didn't like the NB stuff. There are kids in her dc class who are turning 1. They walk, they wave, some say "bye-bye" and I just love seeing that. L is the youngest by about 3 months and it's just a huge difference. Can't wait for all this!
Post by thedahliharpa on Jan 7, 2013 22:28:20 GMT -5
I cried the night before H's first birthday and had to excuse myself during her party a few times. I will probably be teary when she turns 4 next week. I will for sure cry when D turns 2. My last baby? Of course I'll cry. I am a emo-mom.
I did learn something though the first time around. When your baby wakes up on their birthday they will be exactly the same as they were when you kissed them and put them to bed. It's the time between the birthdays that passes at such a cruel rate.
I did learn something though the first time around. When your baby wakes up on their birthday they will be exactly the same as they were when you kissed them and put them to bed. It's the time between the birthdays that passes at such a cruel rate.
I cried the night before H's first birthday and had to excuse myself during her party a few times. I will probably be teary when she turns 4 next week. I will for sure cry when D turns 2. My last baby? Of course I'll cry. I am a emo-mom.
I did learn something though the first time around. When your baby wakes up on their birthday they will be exactly the same as they were when you kissed them and put them to bed. It's the time between the birthdays that passes at such a cruel rate.
Post by thedahliharpa on Jan 7, 2013 22:46:15 GMT -5
Haha aww sorry! I was totally silly and was so caught up in the whole ONE YEARS OLD thing that I had myself convinced something big was happening. Nope, she was the same and I was so relieved! :-) Try to enjoy the day when it comes ladies. I hope to be a touch more relaxed.
Yea. I totally have the sads. I just feel like it is going by way too fast. But I'm one of those weirdos that does all these strange things to make sensory memories. When I play with him on the floor, I make mental notes of how he looks at me, how he plays with a toy, how he uses his fingers a certain way. When I hold him, I make sure I remember how he holds on to me with his right hand...either by my necklace or my shirt neckline. He even does this thing where he sort of flicks at my chest with his hand. I make note of what he does with his legs when I change his diaper. At night, I smell his head and commit it to memory. I know it is exciting to watch him learn and grow, but one day he won't do these things anymore, he won't smell like a baby. So I try and hold on to it as much as I can by making these memories. I'm definitely sad. Ugh...I'm crying.
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Oh lola, we are the same person. I do all of these things. And, I'm crying now too. It's so hard to be torn between wanting them to grow and learn, and wanting to savor all the things they'll be only once. Sigh. I'm an emo-mom too, lol.
Yea. I totally have the sads. I just feel like it is going by way too fast. But I'm one of those weirdos that does all these strange things to make sensory memories. When I play with him on the floor, I make mental notes of how he looks at me, how he plays with a toy, how he uses his fingers a certain way. When I hold him, I make sure I remember how he holds on to me with his right hand...either by my necklace or my shirt neckline. He even does this thing where he sort of flicks at my chest with his hand. I make note of what he does with his legs when I change his diaper. At night, I smell his head and commit it to memory. I know it is exciting to watch him learn and grow, but one day he won't do these things anymore, he won't smell like a baby. So I try and hold on to it as much as I can by making these memories. I'm definitely sad. Ugh...I'm crying.
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Lola! That made me cry..
Tonight Liam was playing with my hair at bed time. Usually he just pulls it but tonight be was like twirling and petting it. I should write in the baby book about it, I don't want to forget!!
I can't believe how quickly this year is going by.. I know when it was Christmas time I though wow 8 months have gone by so fast.. and now I'm sitting here thinking in 3 1/2 months she'll be 1 already.... oh and then my next thought was I'm not ready for another baby yet.. haha.
I'm not really one for mourning happy things. I'm totally stoked for her birthday! Babies growing up is the MOST EXCELLENT thing I have the pleasure to witness.
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I miss my little snuggly baby, but I'm stoked for him to grow up. Aside from going to the aquarium, I can't really share my hobbies and passions with him yet. I can't wait until I can relate to him. DH seems to be the same way. Yesterday, when I dropped him off at the airport (for 11 days. Boo), he told Andrew that when he got older, they'd drive down here and watch the planes take off, just like he used to do with his dad. Those are the sweet things that you can't do with an ankle biter.
Andplusalso, DH and I keep disagreeing about how old he has to be to get in a kayak. I want to get that kid out on the water with me!
I feel a bit emotional thinking about her growing up, turning one etc. But I feel like the coolness of it (babies growing is truly an amazing thing. AMAZING) outweighs the sadness.
Also I feel like, because I plan to have more babies, I am not as sad as I would be if I knew she was my last baby you know? I feel sad that the baby snuggly times will end but then they get replaced with other fun toddler things. And I probably will have the baby snuggles again. Though, that makes me sad in another way because I don't want a different baby, because it will be different?
None of my rambling makes sense.
Yes, I'm sad, but happy too! Mostly happy. I feel so lucky to have a healthy happy baby that has made it this far with us newbs as parents.
Post by Regina Philange on Jan 8, 2013 9:41:02 GMT -5
I understand why you are upset, but i have mixed feelings. The thing we have to remember is that these babies will get even better with age, and we the people who made them get to experience our masterpiece firsthand. Not too shabby.
I am in the 'excited' boat. I love my little baby, but I want to see new things he does and see him grow. I DO miss him when he was little, but for some reason, all I want now is a NEW baby, and for this baby to do new things. I will be sad on his 1st birthday just because I can't believe how fast it went, but SO excited!!
Post by Regina Philange on Jan 8, 2013 9:58:03 GMT -5
I also like what pcloadletter said in one post a few weeks back but it stuck with me.The one year mark is such a milestone for parents as well, and a way to celebrate us making it through. It made me feel like hell yes we should celebrate that!
I am super sad about it, I don't really miss her as a newborn but I do miss the 5,6,7 month state where she was just starting to sit up and explore things. I am not ready for her to be a toddler!
I feel sad too! She's 9 months today and I feel like the Year is pretty much here.
What makes me super sad is I remember someone saying that their "baby smell" changes to a less-appealing "toddler smell" around a year. I'll be heartbroken over that.
Post by browneyedhunni85 on Jan 8, 2013 12:20:27 GMT -5
It's crazy to think that I'll be throwing him a first birthday party in just a few months. He's a March baby and this year has just flown by way too fast. It makes me sad.