Feeling sad when I see tiny babys

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This is probably not depression but although I have got 2 lovely children (almost two and almost 4), have my hands full and are really happy with my family I get quite sad when I see tiny babys. I don't know if other people have similar feelings? I don't want to be pregnant at the moment, have more than enough to do with two and might not even want to have a third one, so why do I feel this way? Is it because I might fear deep down that I will never have a baby again, because I miss the times when my kids were babys, as these times were so extra special?
I sometimes feel stupid feeling like this, should just be grateful about my great family....

I feel the same sometimes too!

I don't want another child just a baby that will stay small forever IYKWIM?

Keep thinking about the pregnancy, labour, sleepless nights, nappies and feeding!

That gets me over it quickly

You are not stupid. Babies are designed to evoke powerful emotions in us and you are responding to these. Perhaps have a talk with dh? If you do seriously want another baby, then you need to discuss it!

A friend of mine told me to think of how many teenagers you want, rather than how many tiny babies! She said that cured her of going for no 3!

I think a lot of it is to do with the end of each stage. I was very sad when I put the moses basked away as I didn't know if there would be another baby in it. Whilst it is great when your kids go on to do things, each new stage means the end of an old one, esp when they were small babies and each stage is so precious and short. I haven't got a solution to how you feel, but you are not alone. Even if you do want another one, the end of each baby stage is wonderful and a bit sad at the same time IME.

Take care.

No way, I really can't imagine going through another pregnancy right now or having a third one (not for the time being anyway), it is just really looking at babies that triggers these emotions. Glad you feel the same sometimes....

Many thanks DollyPopsOut, just wanted to say that your message really helps. It is true that I feel sad at the end of each stage and excited at the same time! Having children is just so special!