Baby's getting off the fuss bus

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kdahlface — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:06:11 GMT

I couldn't agree with you more. I LOVED the newborn phase, as much because I could enjoy it with no other expectations of me (from myself) and because I could have eaten my son too. He just turned one and there are definitely more frustrating moments now. I look forward to turning the next corner, but don't want to wish any of it away.

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Rona — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:28:03 GMT

Thanks for this! I have a 3 year old boy, and a 7 month old little girl, and I'm glad you put this all back in perspective for me. He seems so easy now, in comparison (even though he won't poop in the potty, but that's something for another time) and she seems to have found her voice this weekend, and is letting us know that she's often not happy with the state of things. She just lets out this yell and looks at us, like, "People? Can you help me here?"

Thanks for reminding me that it'll get better.

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cookie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:22:20 GMT

thanks for this! it helps, we have an 8 month old and she is dieing to get out there and take off!

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EG — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:27:14 GMT

My son is 20 months, and although I started finding him interesting at around 6 months, he just keeps getting better and better!

I am NOT into early infancy. Maybe I'll be able to enjoy the next one more. But if I don't, at least I know that they get fun eventually.

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Debra — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:14 GMT

Wow! That's a great photo of C running. She has gotten so big.

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Stephanie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:08:08 GMT

Thank you for saying this. I loved the newborn period, but since about 9 months or so, my almost one-year old has gotten a lot more frustrating to be around. Cranky, whiney, moody...did I mention whiney? I know a lot has to do with communication, so I am really hoping that she learns to speak early. Anyway, it's good to know there's a light ahead in about 2-4 months.

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Melissa — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:12:00 GMT

Michael has been on the fuss bus since he turned one and it seems like it will never end. Since he's learned to talk there aren't as many fall on the floor tantrums, but there still plenty to go around. I think he was better when he was 6-11 months.

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Adina — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:07:42 GMT

I've found that for Nola, even crawling and a few words (like "light!") have made a huge difference in everyone's happiness. She'll be one next week, and I can only imagine what the next year will bring.

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Dewi — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:38:47 GMT

I liked adolescence, NOT!

nursery school age is fun, that time of great discovery for them.

BTW, I absolutely adore C in the running baby picture.

She looks like she fleeing off the boat at Ellis Island.

Long dress, tight hat, cardigan,gives her that early 1900's immigrant baby look. ;-) She needs a little baby carriage to push.

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a 30-something nancy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:16:20 GMT

Love your posts...have to say I am TICKLED to see a pic of a baby Nancy! I've known a TON of older (or much, much older) Nancys in my time, but never little ones! This made my day!

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Jill — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:04:51 GMT

Thank Goodness! You are making me feel so much better! My daughter has just started walking (A LOT and well) and between sort-of words and pointing, we can communicate pretty much all the basics. And i feel like i can finally say, overnight, that we are all much happier for it. She sleeps better, has a ball running all over the house, and has a personality emerging that I for one cannot get enough of. Thank you for confirming that the older-baby time period is a tough one, but man is this part fun! Thanks for all the sharing that you do.

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DaintySplendor — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:00:51 GMT

oh my gosh thank you for this post!

I thought my baby is the only one grumpy 7-month ols individual on earth who still can't crawl but wants to reach out for everything. I also thought I am the only one who gets annoyed with that. Hopefully, it is just a stage