A baby’s first birthday is an emotional milestone for some mothers. They look back on the year that has passed and think about how much their baby has changed. They are officially leaving the baby stage and going into the toddler stage, which is daunting. It’s hard to let go of your child being a baby and it’s hard to watch them grow out of the habits and routines that you’ve come to love; however, it’s very important to remember that this is a good thing. These children are being allowed to grow up and become who they are.

Key Takeaways:

• One year into a bay’s life is an emotional and wonderful benchmark to be celebrated.
• Nostalgia is a strong emotion and the rate at which babies and children grow can be almost alarming to parents experiencing it all first hand.
• And while that nostalgia seems difficult now, one can expect even more as the babies turn to toddlers, and beyond.

“In recent weeks, I’ve observed my girls taking on more of an independent personality and the level of interaction has grown tremendously.”

Read more: http://www.hellobee.com/2017/04/03/emotions-around-the-1-year-marker/