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Having an infant is boring! (self.parenting)

submitted 1 year ago by rgb3x3 to c/parenting

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As of today, I have a 1 month old. She is amazing and I love her so much, but she's boring! Don't get me wrong, she's difficult and my wife and I haven't slept a good night in a month, but all she does is eat, sleep, and poop. There's basically no interaction.

I'm so looking forward to being able to laugh with her, play with her, and generally start teaching her the world.

How do you feel? What's your favorite stage of child development?

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[–] theinfamousj@parenti.sh 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sounds about newborn. :D

I'm not a fan of any age or stage under age 1 when they start getting toddling and verbal. I'm not someone who is gaga for babies.

If I may offer any advice it is this -- take pictures and video of the really dull, repetitive moments. Some day, you might think back and wish to engage in nostalgia. Or you might not. Or they might have kids of their own and ask you about the dull, repetitive moments and you'll want some reference material. Or they might not. But digital video is basically free so it is better to have and not need then need and not have. And besides, playing documentary videographer adds some interest to the dull, repetitive moments.