I am a (lucky) mum to 4 children. 9, 5, 3 & a newby.
Whilst I am really enjoying watching them grow into the unique personalities they have, and their milestones and achievements, I am feeling very bittersweet.
I am loving all the new stages as they get bigger. I am equally as sad on the inside that year by year they are growing and I'm somewhat grieving them growing.
What's wrong with me?
Is this a normal feeling as your children age?
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I can really relate to this feeling, I have a 3 and a 5 year old and I feel the grief too! I have loved watching all the milestones and even though it hasn't been easy at times, I love being a Mum. Would have more too but had to factor in my age when considering more and decided it was for the best to stop at two! So maybe some of mine is that, that I know I will never be pregnant again or have a newborn again! its so easy to say, but try and make the most of your children, which sounds like you do already! I have also been through a lot of losses within my family so it makes me realise how precious life really is, not sure if this is the same for you or similar? Nothing wrong with you at all IM, take care, maybe even speaking to a Counsellor if the feelings intensify may help you xx
Everything ive heard is that this is normal. I know because i dont feel like this, i actuallly enjoy everything i would never go back and every time this comes up im the odd one out!