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Things I Already Miss About my Baby.
I posted the following update to facebook over the weekend, “You know what doesn’t stay little long enough? Babies.”
I was not alone in my feelings either.
As I see photos of tiny new babies posted everyday (or so it seems) I’m left staring at my own wonderful baby knowing that I did all I could to enjoy that itty bitty phase and yet it just went so fast.
As Vivi is on the brink of crawling, waving and cutting real teeth, I’ve found myself getting a little misty about all the little things she’s already outgrown.
I know I’m not remembering them all, so if you could help me remember the ones I missed, I sure would appreciate it.
Just in compiling these few photos I’ve realized a dozen more. There may or may not have been a tear shed. I also have an overwhelming desire to sneak into her room right now to pick her up and rock her. It’s like that ‘Love You Forever’ book but way less creepy at the end.
I guess the only way to really fix this nostalgic ache is to do this all again someday.
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Selena Mae commented on Nov 21 11 at 12:40 pmThese pictures are all fantastic!
TamIAm commented on Nov 21 11 at 3:00 pmI lament those same things with my now two-year-old, and at the same time, feel sadness over this toddler stage ending. Sure I won’t miss the tantrums and the power struggles, but the big smiles with all her baby teeth and all the affectionate hugs and the running to me after play group chanting “Mommy, mommy, mommy” as she throws her arms around my neck? I tear up at the thought of it ending. I can only hope that later stages also offer joys and smiles.
Erin commented on Nov 21 11 at 6:08 pmThe click of the paci being sucked on, the first laugh, the sleepy sighs, the tiny fingers grasping your one giant one…there are so many wonderful things about newborns. :)
lauren commented on Nov 21 11 at 9:32 pmthe feel of their little forearm draped over your breast as you feed them – the feel of the soles of their feet under your fingertips as they sleep … my son is only 15 weeks old and i’m already growing misty thinking of the very first times i experienced these joys with him!
Amanda Selenke commented on Nov 21 11 at 10:19 pmhow his binkie was as big as his face. His tiny hiccups. how he stayed scrunched up in a little ball when I picked him up. That he could sit in daddy’s hand in a little ball while he held him to his chest. Mine was 6 wks early so he was really tiny (4lbs)…so I am thankful (once we knew he had no issues) that I got to have that tiny person just a little bit longer than most!
Kristin commented on Nov 21 11 at 11:34 pmThat last one made me tear up as I begin arranging for daycare. My “little” one is 24 pounds and wearing 18-24-month clothing at 5 months old!
Sascha DeNinno commented on Nov 21 11 at 11:42 pmAww thanks for the baby fever!! my son is 9 months old just about the same time baby fever struck between my girls thanks. lol Hubby watch out I think I just got knocked up again reading this :P
molly commented on Nov 22 11 at 2:24 pmOh yes. My “baby” is 18-months-old now. I miss so much from when he was a baby. SO MUCH.
Lo commented on Nov 22 11 at 3:39 pmO no…I barely got out of those first months with my second baby and now i want a new one. Those things are what makes it all worthy. I miss even the cries, the baby voice when they are so small.
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