I'm 20 years old with a 5 month old. When he was first born, i felt like i was tied to him b/c of breastfeeding, did dad could go out and still do things, and i felt like i was stuck at home all the time.. He was a fussy baby so it wasn't easy to take him to friends' house, out to a restaurant, etc.. Now at 5 months i feel like it's SOO much easier. He can stay up for a little longer, it's easier for other people to babysit ( i'm not so paranoid! ) He's more social and easier to understand.. I imagine that once he's crawling, then walking, etc.. it will be even more eaiser to get out of the house, etc..? What's your opinion
2007-09-03 04:50:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Im glad that you are realizing this. The truth is that as your child grows it brings on a new stage that you will have to learn to handle from his new found freedom. It does get easier then harder when they reach 2-4 as they get into stuff and explore their world. Yet just as you made it through this first stage, you will be fine on each next one that comes. They grow and we grow. It is a grand process which brings the deepest heartache and the strongest joy. Blessings to you and your newborn.
2007-09-03 05:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by vintagepink- 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm 22 with 20 months old. Your worries change in time but you never really stop the worry. With age, they learn new things and some of the new things will worry you. But it's not so bad. Thankfully, God, made it so that it's very gradual. You just slowly come to know what your baby needs, his different crys, what he can and can't do, and how to keep him happy. (I'm sure you know these things already.)
I don't think it's easier now that my little one walks... he wants to get down and touch everything, run around stores, and get into it all. I worry now that he will run off. lol At restraunts it's hard because sometimes you have to wait a long time for food. Some kids (most) are not very patient. They don't like to sit for long periods of time.
There's so much but soon you will know.
I think you've just come to understand your baby more and that's what makes it easier. It may not be what you want to hear... but I don't think it will get even more easier. But sounds like you're doing really well so far.
Best of wishes to you and yours!!
2007-09-03 05:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats to you for giving of yourself to your baby for so many months. Yes, your life will get easier as you get older, you will find you don't even hardly remember the sleepless nights and walking the hallways trying to soothe a fussy baby. My mom says that the hardest time to raise children is when they are infants and teenagers. Everything in between there is a breeze. Of course there are a lot of teenage years to put up with, but by that time you have the confidence to do it just fine.
2007-09-03 05:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by howdesdoit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a 3 1/2 year old girl and know I also have a 3 month old. I breastfeed so it's hard to spend time with my daughter. I fill guilty, because when we finally get to spend time together the baby gets hunger or needs a new diaper, but I know when his a few months older it will all become much easier......good luck to you and your baby
2007-09-03 04:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by Natasha P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never easy with a child. Enjoy him! He's only young once and don't rush him crawling, walking, etc. Please don't think of him as a hinderance to your life because he is not. If your friends are your friends then they should understand you are no longer just you, but you and baby. In that they have to understand that chances are the baby's going to be fussy at some point. My friends ADORED my child. Fussy, sleeping, or cooing. :) Just enjoy it!
2007-09-03 05:00:03 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 5 and 14 months, and my son will be born on oct 8th, i'm 24 on the 8th of this month.. The thing i have noticed, the older children are a HUGE help with the littler one. and it is SOO nice to have grandparents living near by when i need a "break"
good luck :)
2007-09-03 05:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kitterkat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same situation with my now 10 year old son. It all depends on how you raise your child. He hasn't even started walking and talking yet. If you spoil your child, he will turn out horrible and no one will want to watch him. Spoil children that cry and have tantrums is not a good look. You have a long way to go.
2007-09-03 05:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by KSR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems as if it would be easier but the older they get the more you worry because now they have to go to the school, You worry will people try to protect them as if you would
2007-09-03 04:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by Latisa H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah right, wait till he's 5yrs, it will NEVER be "easy" but it's rewarding. I was 18 when I had my first, she's now 8 and it's all drama. Kids grow up fast nowadays, enjoy your little baby now cuz he'll be a big kid before you know it!!
2007-09-03 13:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by **me** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be worrying the rest of your life, when they walk and crawl it is even worse b/c they can get into more stuff and climb and get hurt.
2007-09-03 06:07:07 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Jen♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋