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Time flies...why rush it

Michelle - posted on 01/19/2010 ( 3 moms have responded )

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I was reading some of the posts and just wanted to comment. Time flies and it flies fast so don't rush things. Potty training should not even be a topic for a 16 month old BABY, cuz they are babies. Big boy beds, why if they are not jumping out of their crib then leave them in it. This is such a precious age just absorb it all and let all the developments happen when they happen. As long as the doctor says your child is healthy then sit back relax and enjoy because soon enough they will be moving out to start a life of their own.

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Meryl - posted on 01/21/2010

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I don't think people are rushing so much as they are trying to read the signs their children give. If your child is ready to move on to something new, you don't want to hold them back. Sure, you don't want to push too hard either, but so long as you are attuned to your child as an individual and their particular needs, I think you can enjoy the age while still giving them new experiences and challenges.:)

Sunrise - posted on 01/21/2010

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I call that "first time mom syndrome" lol (no offense to any first time moms- I've been there). I call my friends(and some extended family) who are now first time moms by this title. I recall being the first time (and young) mom who couldn't wait to see her baby((s) since I had two under 14 months) roll over, crawl, talk, walk, be in a "big boy" bed, etc. I look back and can see I needed to cherrish those times when they were learning and lived more in the moment vs. what the next moment was going to bring IYKWIM. I relished in my middle child's "baby steps" more than I did my first. I cherrish our September baby just as I did the first two but recognise how much more aware I am of every silly thing she does and why it's important for her not to do things on my schedule but on her own.

I cannot believe it's been near 17 months since our September 08 babies arrived!!

Angela - posted on 01/20/2010

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I agree with you Michelle,this is baby #5 and i used to worry about when they should be doing this and that with my first babies. They do things in their own time,bottles,pacifier etc. My kids weaned them selfs of the bottle themselfs at around 18 months,plus i think i'm more relaxed this time round. Time sure has flown for me as my oldest is out flatting and has a fulltime job....Relax and enjoy,they grow up way to fast.

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