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12-07-2012 at 8:56 PM
jjetweddin...
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Comparing

Does everyone wonder how their baby compares to other babies or if their baby is "Normal"?

I know every baby is different but I wonder how she compares in all aspects sleep, awake time, fussiness, behavior, etc...

For ex: she is very fussy and usually will fuss a lot when she's awake. I'm sure there are calm happy babies out there. I just wonder since I am not around any other babies.
 
12-07-2012 at 9:44 PM
ChristyML
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I sort of do.

I have to hide some people on facebook because their babies (who are only a few days apart from my LO) seem to get more attention than my baby or they seem like their babies are smarter, cuter (but mine is the cutest lol), smaller, or just plain better than mine. I hate feeling that way. 


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12-07-2012 at 9:45 PM
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We have a friend that has a 14 week old baby and she is a lot skinner and can roll over while my 13 week old DS is fatter and can't  roll over but STTN. 
 
12-08-2012 at 2:03 AM
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NewMommyof1:
We have a friend that has a 14 week old baby and she is a lot skinner and can roll over while my 13 week old DS is fatter and can't nbsp;roll over but STTN.nbsp;


I will take sttn every. Single. Time. That's what I compared to the most. Though now I am horrible and compare DD to her peers on talking. She speaks and has the thought process and comprehension of a 3.5 year old and I get annoyed with two year olds who babble or I can't understand. My husband tells me I'm bad and that they are babies.

Oh, she didn't walk until 15 months so I was always comparing her to early walkers. It will drive you mad though. When they say ranges are literally months wide, they mean it. Know that while their kid is doing one skill, yours is just doing a different one that they haven't done yet.

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12-08-2012 at 2:04 AM
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12-08-2012 at 7:50 AM
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i wasted all my comparing anxiety on my first, who is absolutely normal or even more advanced than her friends despite my constant worrying. :) i know this one will be totally fine.
12-08-2012 at 10:38 AM
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No, I don't think about it. Every baby or kid is different. My bro has a 3 month old and SIL is CONSTANTLY comparing. I just roll my eyes and ignore, although it works in my favor because DS is an easier baby so far.

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