It’s crazy to think I’m writing a blog post about the closing of the baby stage in the Serbinski house, considering I started this blog when I only had a 6 month old at home. If you’ve been with Mom to Mom Nutrition from the start, you might remember my first Motherhood posts included newborn sleep schedules [or lack thereof], juggling a toddler and a newborn, teething survival tips, and of course, first birthday parties. Fast forward six years and here we are: a kindergartner, two preschoolers, and a toddler at home. No. More. Babies.
Am I sad? Not really. I have friends pregnant, friends having babies, friends posting monthly photos of their babies, and guess what? I’m genuinely happy for them. And I’m not feeling the baby bug. I DID feel that bug when before having Joey, Anthony, Lily and Michael, so I’m taking this as a big sign we are done having babies.
While saying goodbye to the baby stage means no more newborn smells, breastfeeding or bottle feeding, maternity jeans, or first birthday party themes [among other things], it does mean a few other positives in my book:
- We are well on our way to having a house no diapers [pull-ups at night? Now that’s another topic of discussion]
- Everyone is pretty much eating the same thing [that’s assuming everyone sits down and eats dinner- Michael loves to eat on the run]
- We aren’t stuck in the house based on the baby’s nap schedule [here are my thoughts on schedule vs. routine– I’m not the best at going with the flow, or baby’s naps!]
- PERSONALITY! While baby cuddles and coos are cute, toddlers start showing their true colors, aka personality, and I just LOVE seeing their growth and development in this area
- Whoever came up with the saying, “sleeps like a baby,” probably never had a baby.
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Ok baby mommas, here’s the deal: you’re in the thick of one of the most physical stages of motherhood there is. Little sleep. Little time for self-care. Little time for YOU, the momma. If I can support you in any way, reply back to this email, send me a message on Instagram, or if you have my digits please send me a text message. I’ve been there, done that, and I want to help.
If you’re in my shoes and on to the next stage of motherhood, how did you handle the transition? Are you embracing the transition like I am?
I’m embracing it! I’m you you the first year is ROUGH for me at least. There is so much to celebrate and look forward to in the future!
You have 4 adorable little cuties! Lots of fun times ahead! Enjoy!