[...] adorable to me. In all honesty, this is just one characteristic of many that is slowly proving that Tate really does look just like his father. I do still see small things in him that remind me of myself, but it seems this kid is currently [...]

My kids totally dont look like me either! haha, They look more like a mix of my husband and my sister! I have people tell me all the time that they look nothing like me still. It used to make me sad when people assume they are my sisters when they are out in public. But now I just cross my fingers that when she pops one out it will look like me! hahaha! But really they are just absolutely beautiful and I wouldnt trade their perfect little daddy noses, or their eyes from their aunt mimi for anything! I still look for things as they get older and it always makes my heart smile when someone points out something that looks like me. I do relish in the fact that I think they did get my feet!

Lydia and Spencer are my children, Colin is Adam’s. Lydia (at almost 5) has a little bit of daddy’s nose, but pretty much, they’re divided. Even to the point of Lydia and Spencer having my “always need lotion” skin and bald till they’re 2, and Colin bound to have Adam’s acne problem as a teenager and complete towheadedness. We keep wondering if we’ll get a blend child eventually. :-D But, just know that he may have your personality, or any of a number of things, and maybe you’ll get the next one. :-D

My oldest look just like my husband… my youngest son, looks exactly like me… its weird seeing female facial traits in a male….. but cute.

Most people say my son looks a little bit like both of us, but my mother-in-law is always saying how he looks like my husband, especially if anyone says that he looks at all like me in front of her. She’s always saying that he’s got the same eyes, mouth, chin, etc. as everyone in my husband’s family. I don’t know if she means it as a slight towards me, but sometimes it’s hard not to take it that way!

I was going to direct you to Monica’s post, bit it looks like I’m too late. They change so quickly, you will see bits of you in him soon enough.

Oh, honey, your little boy will change so much. If he doesn’t look like you, chances are he will act/have mannerisms like you, and often, that’s what people notice most (including you). Their looks change so much too – it will continue to be a surprise for a long time!

When Caden was born, our first, he looked familiar…I had seen hints of features of this child in my own baby photos. When Jenna was born, our second, had I not just pushed her out of my own body, and had she not looked exactly like her father, I would have sworn they switched babies on me. It seemed not one ounce of my genetics made it through to her. Yet, years later, an old family friend walks into our house and spots Jenna as a 7 year old and says “well, if that isn’t a little Olivia!”. I almost fell over when I found out he was referring to Jenna, and not another one of my girls. Its quite true…time will reveal what isn’t apparent at birth :-)

Totally! I felt the same way. It sort of bothered me that people didn’t instantly say, “Oh, he looks just like his mommy!” My son, Asher, is now 1 year and people have shifted to he does look most like me! I think newborns and babies change so much so fast that who he looks like will go back and forth. Don’t worry, the day will come soon when you will be able to smile at the, “He looks just like you!” comments :)

there’s a scientific reason babies initially look more like their fathers. It’s to prevent rejection by the father (in nature). Eventually, their faces change to reflect more of each parent.

Sometimes I look at my daughter and she looks like me. Other times I look at her and she looks just like her dad. I’ve noticed similar things with other people’s children; one time the baby will look just like the mom and a few months later will look more like the dad. It’s fun and exciting that way. I actually think Tate looks like you too.

I got that comment a lot. I have to admit, it depressed me a little bit right after L was born, because my husband’s family is so, well…strong & opinionated & such, that I was hoping for a child who looked more like me. (Selfish, right?) :)

Now, 6 months out, she is a combination. (At least I think so.) And we’re discovering that her looks change everyday (we still can’t tell what color her hair or eyes are going to be, definitively).

P.S. I love your articles. I relate to them so much!

I just found this link from your style blog! I love your post. I am in your same boat! I have dark olive skin and dark hair….both my kids have light skin and are blondie blues. I was soooo disappointed! It used to make me so mad when people said they look like their dad. I was really bitter. I even get asked, all the time, if they are mine? Mmmmmmkay.
Now I make sure to never voice my opinion about who people’s babies look like. I always say, “who do he/she look like?”
Maybe the third time is a charm :)

My son looks exactly like his father when HE smiles, but exactly like me when hes on his belly. But since he has his fathers cheeks EVERYONE says he looks like his father only and not at all me. I don’t care what or who he looks like…. as long as he is a happy fella. Just wish my in-laws would stop repeatedly saying “he looks just like Jeff”…. I heard you the first 900 times.