My daughter is 10 months old. I love watching her grow up...however, at the same time I feel kind of sad...the more independent she gets, the more I feel sad that I don't have a little baby anymore. Dont get me wrong...I LOVE that she is maturing and I enjoy her so much...It just feels bittersweet because I know her "baby days" are numbered. Today she fell asleep in my arms and she hasnt done this for months. It was so wonderful and sweet. I just know that those times are coming to an end...I am glad that she is growing, but I just feel sad too...Just wondering if any other moms out there have felt this way?
2006-12-02 13:15:44 · 16 answers · asked by dixiechic 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
YES TOTALLY!!!! Mine will be 10 months on the 7th and I actually cry over this. Don't laugh! I miss it. I am happy he is standing, trying to walk, standing and letting go, crawling, and climbing everything! I miss that little man I used to hold and rock to sleep. Its rough, but I think I am ready to have another now. We are going to start trying soon. This is my first child and I am so excited to have more, but I dont like that they grow up so fast!!
2006-12-02 13:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son is 19 months old and I feel the same way.I miss tha little baby days where I could hold and cuddle with him for hours.He was so tiny and would fall asleep all curled up on my chest.Now he never wants to be held-and if he does it is for a very short time.I can't remember the last time he fell asleep in my arms.Now he plays and does his own things-and mommy is no longer the center of his life:(
On a happy note I am 28 weeks pregnant with my 2nd son so I will get to enjoy it all over again but I know that the cuddle stage will end all too soon with this new baby too.
2006-12-02 13:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by mama of 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think every mother feels that way as their children grow. If you think you are sad, just think about how I feel (my kids are 16, 15, and 10). I am saddened everytime I look at their baby pictures and realize that the time has gone by way too quickly. All I can tell you is to cherish every moment with your daughter because they grow so fast and before you know it she won't be a baby anymore. God Bless!
2006-12-02 13:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by latingirl0527 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's quite natural to feel this way. My sons are 18 and 16 and I still feel that way, mostly at big milestones. Proud, happy, but also sad.
It's wonderful you love your daughter so much. I can assure you that each stage in her development will be special... different, but just as special. Wait 'till she walks! And talks! And goes to school! And sings! And has a great report card! And has wonderful friends that you watch her play with, etc. The list goes on and on.
To help you, I suggest you make sure that you have videotape and photos of your daughter. Make journal notes about the special things she does and the way you feel about her. Write her letters 1-2x a year that you tuck away for her to enjoy at some point later in life. Make sure you have some black-and-white photos, too, they are super special for some reason. Just treasure every moment you have with her as you go.
Enjoy!
2006-12-02 13:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Shars 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy do I understand! I have two older kids, 12 & 13, and my youngest and last (*sniff*) is 17 months. It's so much fun watching all her firsts and seeing her able to do so many new things, but it makes me a little sad too. Maybe that's why I'm not in a rush to wean her and she still sleeps with me at night. I just want to keep her near me as long as possible because I know from the first two that in no time she'll be in school making friends and then it'll be "Mommy who?" LOL I'm really going to miss having a little one in the house to snuggle and giggle with. My older kids are great, too, don't get me wrong. We do lots of things that their baby sister just couldn't...games, movies and goofing around and such. There's just something about babies that makes it so hard to watch them grow away from needing us so much! Savor every moment now...then wait for the grandkids!!! LOL
2006-12-02 13:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally feel that way. I have a four year old who I adore, but she's really not a baby anymore. She gets mad if I call her my baby! I remember rocking her to sleep at night and marveling at how big she was getting. First she fit from my neck to chest, then stomach, then hips, now not even to my knees! She walked at 8 1/2 months, so I didn't get enough baby time then either. I'm in total baby-mode right now, but I'm divorced and want to be married before hand lol. In short: yes, I know exactly what you're going through!
2006-12-02 13:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by kameka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! My son just turned 1 year and his baby days are moving father behind us than I am ready for. I feel the same- I love all of his new tricks and watching him grow. But it all happened so fast that I'm not quite ready to be a mom of a toddler, I still feel like I have a brand new baby. I dont' think it has anything to do with my son or how much I love him- I think it's just about me and how I identify myself as a mom. I cannot believe our first year is over. If I think about it too much it really does bother me- one day I'll be a mom of a grown man....thankfully I have years to get used to it!
2006-12-02 13:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the day my children where born I didn't want to see them grow up. But I got to thinking as they do grow, I grow to. I thought about all we would go through together. As toddlers we got to explore the world around us together. In preschool we got to learn our numbers, colors, shapes, when my kids came home and told me what they did for those 4 hours, and all things wonderful in preschool. Then in elementary school they got the lead in class plays, have the biggest smiles when they read me a book! Now my 3 children are young adults and we are still growing and learning from each other. The great thing is I have a grandson who is the apple of all our eyes and we get to start all over again. I The greatest thing a parent can do for their children is to raise them to be happy, healthy and successful young people, ready to take on life.
2006-12-02 18:09:35 · answer #8 · answered by kitkat1640 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
absolutely!!!
I cried my head off the day both my girls started school. I still get hugs and kisses, but the baby cuddling has been gone a long time. Just keep in mind that the longer you feel this way, you may want another child. Be careful, they all grow up, no matter what you do!
2006-12-02 13:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by tdakpj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad to see this question and the answers. My daughter is 11 weeks and most of the time I am exhausted. I know I will miss these days and I will probably feel sad as well. I need to cherish every one of these sleep deprived, but rewarding moments with her.
2006-12-02 13:26:03 · answer #10 · answered by Blackgold347 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋