Big debate

[mrs_tommo22]

Big debate - I read it in one of my many magazines while cooking dinner yesterday, and it made me wonder what everyone else thought about it.

The question was - Is looking after a newborn baby boring?

One woman said it was like watching paint dry, and she didnt find it interesting too look after her baby till she smiled at her.

Another woman said no, she found her newborn amazing and loved looking after her.

I personally loved every single second i spent with my son when he was a newborn, even when he screamed (yes really!)
For me it was bonding with him and getting to know him and loving him that I found so rewarding. I loved it when DH was back at work as I got to spend all day cuddling him and playing with him and lavishing all my attention on him.
Whereas now if someone offers to have him I cant get him out quick enough!!! - no im kidding, hes a great kid and I love him to bits.

[What do you all think though - be honest

 

[eightball]

don't know yet - I'll tell you in a few months!!

 

[Nicola]

Still pregnant, no babies previously so can't comment on what I really find it to be like but gosh I'm so in love with my little man already, so desperate for his arrival, to just hold him, watch him go off to sleep, to feed and coo over etc....I can't imagine it's boring in the slightest.

 

[mrs_tommo22]

For me personally doing the ironing is boring - for me looking after my newborn son was amazing.

 

[Sammystar]

truly, truly amazing!

how can anybody say it's boring???????

I had problems taking my eyes off mine!!!!

 

[Nicola]

For me personally doing the ironing is boring

Yip I'd certinally say ironing was "boring" and can't imagine the same feelings of boredom being applied to a much wanted and loved little baby!!

 

[little*red]

Id say its all the things that go along with having the baby that are boring. The early mornings,washing, bottle sterlising, nappy changing that make every day a bit monotanus (sp?) but your having your baby is what makes it all worth it. i love watching evie smile and grow, its almost as if she does new things everyday and its amzing to see her learning.Also i love the bonding feeling when feeding her or even just lying down and having a little nap with her on my chest. sometimes if we get people over to let us quickly nip out to the shops i really miss her even if im away from her for about 30min

 

[mrs_tommo22]

Yes the constant washing and doing bottles werent the highlight of my days, but I wanted to spend so much time with stephen whne he was born I would do everything before i went to bed, the days bottles, washing and drying.
I just wanted to spend the whole day stephen obseesed! Which is why o feel we have the amazing bond we have now, DH gets a little upset sometimes.

 

[gingerpig]

I thought it would be really boring as I've not really had any contact with babies. I was looking forward to the child bit but I've never been that into babies. All totally changed now, I love spending time with Debs and I'm so glad I dont have to go back to work just so I can spend more time with her. She is so lovely to spend time with, yesterday I popped her down on the bed whilest I was getting her nappies ready and she just laughed and laughed. I take much more pride in the fact that she hardly ever cries then I ever did in my career lol. I was pretty into my job as well but this is another level up completely.

 

[Sherry]

I couldnt get enough of just looking at Josh when he was new born, never mind changing the dirty nappies and all the mess that comes along with it. Even when he was screaming his head off because you know YOU are the one who can make it all better (well most of the time anyway ). And when they laid there in your arms staring at you and you get that first smile, it makes your heart want to burst with pride and you want to tell the whole world. So no I wouldnt agree it's boring, yes it's hard at times but never boring.

 

[Heatherb]

How on earth can anyone say it is boring?? You don't get time to be bored!!

I absolutely love the newborn stage (wish they stayed like that forever!!). They are so tiny and precious, and totally dependent on you.

I think that woman must be off her head a bit!

Heather x

 

[mrs_tommo22]

How on earth can anyone say it is boring?? You don't get time to be bored!!

I absolutely love the newborn stage (wish they stayed like that forever!!). They are so tiny and precious, and totally dependent on you.

I think that woman must be off her head a bit!

Heather x

I agree and feel the same, I love newborns, and they have that gorgeous baby smell too!
I cant wait till my princess is here, I cant to hold her, change her and bond with her, im so excited. I dont care about sleepless nights and pooey nappies - its part and parcel of becoming a parent.
I want to watch her grow and thrive and even sleep!

I thought the woman was bonkers persoanlly, but thats just my opinion.

 

[alsha]

I also think its the most amazing thing in the world getting to know your little one, its what you make of it all and not to expect to much. I found everthing Elliot did so special

 

[miffy]

No way is it boring! It's the most intense bonding experience ever. I used to love having my boy snooze on my chest - really miss it, he only does it when he's not feeling well now. When he would have a nap in his moses basket, I really missed him and couldn't wait for him to wake up. Likewise if my DH took him out for a walk so I could have a rest, I spent the whole time thinking about him and couldn't wait for them to come home!

They're so tiny and precious and so dependent on you - it's amazing. Then you get the first smile... the first gurgle...each day you watch in amazement at what they're going to do next! Brings a tear to my eye just remembering it all...

 

[topbird]

was the article written by a man may be?

The guys at work, once they have finished telling me what labour is like usually tell me how pointless paternity leave is as there is nothing to do and babies are boring!

 

[Baileysmummy]

For me personally doing the ironing is boring - for me looking after my newborn son was amazing.

i so agree....

 

[mamichuli]

The time with my babies was magical for me... I am so looking forward to the first few months - with the exception of lack of sleep!
Lisa

 

[mrs_tommo22]

It was in mother and baby mag! I thought the woman was brave putting it in there in the first place, I was just amazed at how she thought her baby was boring!
I mean you have 40 weeks of pregnancy (give or take!) and then you have the over whelming urge to meet your LO, then how can you find them boring??? after all of that?

 

[Vicki & Nathan]

this is my first so i cant really comment but i cant imagine it would ever be boring! im sooooo excited and i read that the average new mum stares at her newborn for about 5 hours of the day!

 

[mrs_tommo22]

omg, i garuntee i was looking at stephen all day 24/7 id even weake up at night looking him while he slept, am i totally sad lol!

No wonder i was alwasy so knackered!