We are all guilty of comparing our kids, but is that really such a bad thing? It all started during my pregnancy. I took a mental note of every little milestone during each pregnancy. From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I documented my journey toward becoming a first time mom. Then when I got pregnant with my son, I compared my pregnancy symptoms to the first pregnancy. I remember constantly needing to spit during my first trimester the first time around. I didn’t begin to feel normal until four months into my pregnancy.
Pregnancy Symptoms
When I became pregnant with my son, I had no idea! I didn’t have that saliva feeling. But, I was so exhausted during the first trimester that I’d fall asleep while study for exams. For some reason I knew i was having a boy because each pregnancy was so different.
Fast forward to delivery day. I was in labor with Princess for pretty much the entire day. My water broke around 4 a.m. and we welcomed our baby girl at exactly 9:11 p.m. that night. I had such a tough time dilating that the doctor had give me pitocin to speed up the process.
When I went into labor with her brother three years later, I had no idea I was in labor. There was actually one false alarm where I thought my water broke. But it turned out to be pee.
When my husband and I went to our last appointment, the doctor basically told us to head straight to the hospital. As he predicted, we welcomed our son within a few hours of being at the hospital.
How My Babies Compare at Four Months Old
Even though delivery was much quicker, it was so much more painful than the first time around. The comparison didn’t stop there. We compared compared milestones from first smiles, to sleeping habits, and growth. We also love capturing moments and placing their photos side by side. Here they are at four months old holding the bottle all by themselves.
Some may say it’s not fair to compare siblings. But, I think it’s pretty fun. It’s totally innocent. But as they get older and they grow into their own, they’ll be no need to compare them to each other. Regardless, we love them both the same and embrace their differences.
Are you guilty of comparing your kids to each other?