[[http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/a1679875-AIBU-to-want-my-newborn-to-stay-a-newborn-Do-you-feel-the-same-intense-love-for-your-child-at-every-stage inspired by this thread]] she's worried that her newborn won't stay newborn for much longer, and that she wants to savour it. Post a picture of your DC now, to show her how astounding they are at every age! [grin]