Easier and harder all at the same time

[gingy]

I was thinking the other day how some things are getting easier as DD gets bigger, but as she's developing more other new things are getting harder.

What's easier for you know that LO is older? What's harder?

[gingy]

Easier: bath time since she's not so floppy, sitting in the car seat since she's realized were actually not trying to kill her when we put her in it

Harder: walking away for a second since she rolls all the ways now, diaper changes because feet are the coolest things in the whole world.

[sjshark]

Luckily, getting her to sleep through the night is easier, only have to get up for more than a minute or two once or twice a week.

It's getting harder to let her be on her own (as much as you let aLO be on their own of course) bc she is inchworming her way all over the place now and quickly too.

Overall I feel like it's easier, but every once in a while I am like shit. This is so hard.

[cdseno]

Easier: now that he is more mobile he is slightly happier because he can get himself to J's toys.

Harder: now that he is mobile he can get into so much other shit. Like the dog's food and water and pulling the ironing board down on himself.

[redhorizon343]

I definitely think that's true over all, but we are in a sweet spot right now where she can sit unsupported for a good amount of time, but is not rolling away or crawling. It's heaven. Also she was a real shit stain as a newborn. EVERYTHING is easier right now.

[daisylola11]

Easier: he's entertaining himself more since he's mobile, he can go from toy to toy.

Harder: he's not quite crawling so he's still bumping his head into things, and ditto getting into all the stuff.

[mrsnorris]

Easier: Keeping her entertained- she actually enjoys things that are not boobs now! When we're out places she cries so much less because she likes to look around.

Harder: She rolls and grabs things and everything goes in her mouth. She needs to be watched much more carefully!

[Aaemommy]

Easier: he's happy pretty much all the time- especially since he can inchworm himself along and explore!

Harder: he can inchworm himself around and explore! Also his new favorite chew toys are the dog's bones and tennis balls. Awesome.

[mfsunshine]

Feb 10, 2015 21:05:18 GMT -5 redhorizon343 said:

I definitely think that's true over all, but we are in a sweet spot right now where she can sit unsupported for a good amount of time, but is not rolling away or crawling. It's heaven. Also she was a real shit stain as a newborn. EVERYTHING is easier right now.

This!

Eating solids has thrown another item on the list of "things to do" when I get home from work and before bed which kind of sucks, but I'm kind of enjoying it too.

[acorn99]

Easier: him being able to entertain himself is a huge plus. The bouncer can keep him happy for so long! And being able to grab his own toys and play with them.

Harder: Feeding...he has become such a distracted eater and I dont think he eats enough during the day, so that along with teething has turned sleep into a mess. Also, he doesnt always go back to sleep as easily as he used to. Which makes me ragey at 4am.

[annapunkalunka]

I randomly want to go back to the nb period when I can just sit on my ass and watch tv all day while the baby sleeps & eats.

Easier now: knowing what's wrong with her. I think we've finally figured each other out
Harder now: diaper changes, nursing (she gets SO distracted), getting her to sleep (she doesn't want to miss anything)

[Courtniko]

Easier: She entertains herself better. She is happy and more fun. She interacts with us so much, so it is such a joy to see her personality.

Harder: She dances during diaper changes. Nursing her at daycare, she is SO easily distracted, and if someone else comes in to nurse she immediately unlatches and tries to start up a conversation with the mom and baby. She grabs the inside of sleeves while we are trying to dress her.

[bobloblaw]

Easier: I feel like I know him and am able to figure things out quicker, though he does throw us for loops every now and then. He doesn't scream in the car the entire ride anymore- that's a little piece of heaven! Carrying him is better now that he's not limp weight. His reflux isn't AS bad but it's still there and now he has decided he LOVES Zantac so that is WAY easier.

Harder: Oh, the usuals: distracted nursing, refusing to nurse (teething, colds), biting, fighting sleep, rolling diaper changes, prepping solids for the next day

[puffandstuff]

Easier: To get things done. She can sit and play with her sister, walker or highchair without needing to be held.

Harder: Going out. She used to be happy in her carrier and just fall asleep when we go out. Now she wants to see all the things and doesn't like to be strapped to me. When the toddler gets tired I have to do some rearranging with the shopping cart/stroller, so that everyone is happy.

[acorn99]

annapunkalunka, I, too, did not fully appreciate the perks of the nb phase at the time.

[bkroxfan003]

I feel like in general everything is easier and harder at the same time. There's just tons of little tradeoffs.

[gingy]

Feb 11, 2015 10:09:53 GMT -5 Courtniko said:

Easier: She entertains herself better. She is happy and more fun. She interacts with us so much, so it is such a joy to see her personality.

Harder: She dances during diaper changes. Nursing her at daycare, she is SO easily distracted, and if someone else comes in to nurse she immediately unlatches and tries to start up a conversation with the mom and baby. She grabs the inside of sleeves while we are trying to dress her.

That is my kid! I tried putting a blanket over and she just talks to the blanket! She's slowly getting better so there's hope!

[gingy]

Feb 11, 2015 10:22:27 GMT -5 acorn99 said:

annapunkalunka, I, too, did not fully appreciate the perks of the nb phase at the time.

This! I wanted to be up and moving then, and now I'm wishing I enjoyed it more!

[bobloblaw]

Feb 11, 2015 12:14:42 GMT -5 gingy said:

Feb 11, 2015 10:09:53 GMT -5 Courtniko said:

Easier: She entertains herself better. She is happy and more fun. She interacts with us so much, so it is such a joy to see her personality.

Harder: She dances during diaper changes. Nursing her at daycare, she is SO easily distracted, and if someone else comes in to nurse she immediately unlatches and tries to start up a conversation with the mom and baby. She grabs the inside of sleeves while we are trying to dress her.

That is my kid! I tried putting a blanket over and she just talks to the blanket! She's slowly getting better so there's hope!

My kid thinks the blanket or cover is his flag to wave all over, inviting all those around to view his mealtime.

[Courtniko]

Feb 11, 2015 12:21:00 GMT -5 bobloblaw said:

Feb 11, 2015 12:14:42 GMT -5 gingy said:

That is my kid! I tried putting a blanket over and she just talks to the blanket! She's slowly getting better so there's hope!

My kid thinks the blanket or cover is his flag to wave all over, inviting all those around to view his mealtime.

Yes, a cover is a fun thing to tug at and move around while nursing.  I think it bring more attention to the fact that I am NIP (the few times I actually have).

"Hey everyone!  Look here!  I am a baby eating under this flailing cover, keep watching, kus every few moves I will expose my mommy."