...to feel overwhelmed by emotion on the 2nd birthday of DS

[LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood]

DS is 2 today. He is our third DC. I was very ancient when I had him (44), after a gap of 6 years and 4 miscarriages. Without a doubt he is our last baby.

I always feel a bit nostalgic on the birthday of our DC. But today I feel overwhelmed. Not sad. But very emotional. That is not really like me and I'm surprised at myself.

DS is still breastfed at least x2 per day. I've just fed him and am gazing at him in my arms thinking how grateful I am for all 3 DC but that the baby days are over now.

I think this is not about just him, but the transition for us as a family. Just to add, I've had a big smile on since 6.30 and neither DD1 (12) or DD2 (8) know how I feel.

We are all having a family tea after school and are excited.

Just needed to write it down I think.

Happy Birthday littlest Macbeth! for Lady Macbeth and for the birthday boy.

YANBU. It's the end of an era. You've got so many exciting things to come though. That's what I was telling myself yesterday when facing the thought of getting rid of DS4's newborn clothes.

Ah OP I feel for you .....as you say, end of an era for your family but also the start of many happy family times!

DC3 will be 1 in September-and I am (sort of) dreading it! He is our last baby (DH had a vasectomy last week!) and I think I'll be very emotional too! I was emotional when both DDs turned 1 as it was the end if their 'proper' baby days but I think I'll be a wreck when DS is 1!

However, all three DC get on well (DDs are 5 and 3 tomorrow) and its lovely to see them playing together-am clinging to thoughts of being able to go out/on holiday without mounds of stuff to help me through!

Have a wee and another hug!

Go and find some pictures of your DDs when they were 2... I bet they look teeny tiny! Your DS is still little and will always be your baby, as will your other two DCs.

Whenever I get sentimental about the DCs growing up, I just remind myself what the alternative is... it doesn't bear thinking about. :(

Sounds normal to me! My first DD is two tomorrow it goes so quickly!

I'm not usually that emotional either but I'm pregnant again so at the annoying stage where a picture of a puppy looking a bit sad will set me off :D

Thankyou all so much.

Just needed to write it down really. And your responses have been lovely.

Making a teddy bear cake now. That's not really my forte so the results should cause a chuckle.

He wasnt quite walking at 1 so still seemed very much a baby. They are all so precious. And I'm more of a softie
than I care to admit!

2 is still a baby to me especially because mine's still pretty baldy :)

Good luck with the cake I've done a hedgehog that looks like it's been scraped off the road....

My eldest is 8 today and I've been surprised at how emotional I feel. I thinks it's because I remember being 8 really well and it doesn't seem over 30 years ago

My youngest is 2.4 and I had a bit of a sniffle the other day when she said "No, mummy I do it myself"

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Ah. It's always nice to discover others with same birthday!

I am always emotional on birthdays and my youngest is nearly double figures so a little sad but then again excited as the family evolves. Happy birthday to little one

Oh. Urbanturban - you have the same split as I have. Though closer in age than mine. Yes DD1 and DD2 adore their brother. And they are all very loving.

I think I am overwhelmed with thankfulness.
Not a bad thing, but can't wear mascara today just in case!

Your messages have really helped me smile. Thankyou.

Lady my dc3 will be two next week. His sister and brother are 9 and 6.. Its the thought that he's completing our family that makes me wobble every now and again. I have been daydreaming about having another one but I know that for me it would be completely reckless.

I guess I know how you feel - but I would be lying if I didn't say I was looking forward to the increased freedom and the opportunity to do something for myself now

Happy birthday to your DS.

mackerel, "Whenever I get sentimental about the DCs growing up, I just remind myself what the alternative is... it doesn't bear thinking about. "

One if the most sensible things I've read in a while.

I needed that today, thank you!

Happy Birthday to your DS. I completely understand where you are coming from- my DD is 2 and 2 months and I watch videos of her at Christmas time and she seems so much older now. However, I still see her as a baby (maybe wrongly) as she talks like one, she's quite clingy- like a baby and she still naps. When I look at videos of her brother at that age, who is 6 next week, to me 2 is still a baby. it's also an age that brings its own riches- my DD's thoughts and conversations are sweetness personified and unless you have a very articulate baby in year one, it is a side to toddlers you don't get to enjoy until year 2. Equally, the relationship she has with her brother is a lovely part of growing up.

It doesn't help in my family that everyone seems to round up the ages - so everyone refers to her as 2.5 nearly 3 and she is no where near that yet. My brother even thought her last birthday was her 3rd birthday!

Yes. Thankyou for the empathy. But also for the stiff talking to. I am, and always will be, very very grateful.

As a rather ancient mother to DS I think I'm a bit more sensitive to the passage of time. And my DM hasn't been well this year. But I'm incredibly lucky. I'm a frequent lurker but only an occasional poster. This has been just what I needed. Thankyou.

My DTDs are 8 tomorrow and I always feel a bit sad on their birthday. I always knew I would not be able to have any more after them and so each time is the 'one and only'. It's normal! Hope you all have a great day.

Just to round off the day. Thankyou to everyone who posted - there was so much empathy and understanding in your posts. And to know others feel as I do was very helpful.

DS has had a lovely - and gentle day. Two years ago he was new born. Now he is a robust toddler. And we are very lucky in that. Thankyou, the wisdom of MN, in

helping me enjoy the day.

And the teddy bear cake is wonky and a bit dry. But DS has blown out his candles on it 6 times.

glad to hear you had a lovely birthday tea... as for the wonky cake - just makes it all the more authentic!

Am so glad you had a lovely day. My newly turned 8 year old is ensconced in bed reading Pippi Longstocking and listen to Taylor Swift

This entire post has made me feel rather sniffly. I'll blame the pregnancy hormones

Happy birthday to your little one, lady

Ah glad you all had a good day Lady-and yes, them getting older and passing birthdays means we are blessed to have them here and healthy-thanks for saying that upthread Mackrel......so true.

Well DD2s presents are all laid out, the table is decorated and the balloons and banners are up........and the sand for her new sand and water table is standing by ready to be used.......but as we are in Central Scotland I'm hoping the weather will be good enough tomorrow to put it outside and I won't have to worry about sand indoors, eeeek!

Pandsbear, hope your DTDs have a fab day!

Ahhhh, YANBU! DS3 is my last, and I was in bits when he turned 2 - couldn't believe it had come round so quickly and that he was growing up. But of course, it's lovely too - he is now 2.4 and just so adorable . Happy birthday to the wee Macbeth!

Ah what a lovely thread . Had me a bit weepy .
I have five kids and feel so lucky.
Enjoy them,they are so precious.