When did you start feeling like a mommy?

I originally posted that although my DD is 6 months I sometimes still don't feel as if I'm someone's mommy. Is that weird?

I love DD more than anything and enjoy caring for, playing with her and spending as much time as I can with her, but it still hasn't sunk in that I'm a mommy.

Message edited 6/15/2007 11:24:29 AM.

Re: When did it hit you that you were a "mommy"

I don't think it's weird at all

For the 1st couple months every once in awhile DH and I would look at each other and say, we are her parents, we aren't just babysitting

For me it def sunk in as Gianna became more mobile, we got into a better routine and she recognized DH and I and only wanted us.

It def helps when you hear momma or dada too

Re: .

Why did you delete?

Re: .

Posted by sweetness

Why did you delete?

Re: .

I know you deleted but it hit me when I went back to work when he was 3 months old.

When did it hit you that you were a mommy?

I deleted because I started getting self conscious that there was something wrong with feeling that way...having a moment a I guess

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

When they really start testing your patience and you realize you ARE your mother!

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Well, I have 2 girls now and the older one will be 2 in Sept. and I *still* think, "This is my life???" It's still pretty bizarre to me!

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Sometimes I still feel weird says "my daughter". I always call her "the baby" when referring to her...because when I say "my daughter" it just sounds weird So...I'm right there with ya! Doesn't mean I don't love her

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Somedays I DON'T feel like someone's mommy at all! I think it hit me when she was about 4 months old. I was finally out of the fog of PPD and had gotten into a solid routine, and that's when it really hit me. But, for the most part, I thought I would feel different or changed, and I really don't. I feel like a better version of me.

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

I dont think it hit me either. I feel like one Paige can talk a little and really know who you are then thats when it will hit me. Dont feel weird about it. I think we have all been there

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

it really started to hit me when I would go to daycare and they would say "its Jillian's mom!' I was just getting used to being called a wife or Mrs.!!!

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Posted by luvsun27

Sometimes I still feel weird says "my daughter". I always call her "the baby" when referring to her...because when I say "my daughter" it just sounds weird So...I'm right there with ya! Doesn't mean I don't love her

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

When I called to get info on adding DD to my insurance, I said, "I need to add my daughter to my policy" and I felt like an imposter.

I still have those moments of "Holy #%$, I'm someone's mom!" But I tell myself it's perfectly normal for such a huge life change to sneak in slowly. I know I am trying to be the best mom I can, and I don't totally "feel" like a mom yet because it's hard to believe that something so amazing happened to me!

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

I'll let you know when I do!

DD is almost 11mos and I still don't feel like a mommy.

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Most of the time I dont feel like a mommy...there are times though that I have a "mommy moment" like when Jacob reaches out for me or he looks at me and smiles

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

I remember always feeling so strange wheeling around her stroller in the mall and stuff.

Dh and I still sometimes say "I can't believe we have a baby".

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Posted by FeliciaDP

Posted by luvsun27

Sometimes I still feel weird says "my daughter". I always call her "the baby" when referring to her...because when I say "my daughter" it just sounds weird So...I'm right there with ya! Doesn't mean I don't love her

this is how I feel too (just replace daughter with son ) I always refer to Niko as the baby or "niko" and not "my son"

You aren't alone at all Jodi!

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Jared is 2 and I still don't feel it...

Just kidding...I think I felt it after a year or so...It's so weird to get used to.

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

I just had my 2nd child and it literally took about a week for me to call him by his name. I couldn't stop calling him by the nickname we used while I was pregnant. (since we didn't find out the sex beforehand, we came up with a nickname instead of "IT.")

With my first, I would sit and stare at her thinking, "whoa...I am her mom!" It just didn't sink in right away!

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Posted by bedda26

Posted by FeliciaDP

Posted by luvsun27

Sometimes I still feel weird says "my daughter". I always call her "the baby" when referring to her...because when I say "my daughter" it just sounds weird So...I'm right there with ya! Doesn't mean I don't love her

this is how I feel too (just replace daughter with son ) I always refer to Niko as the baby or "niko" and not "my son"

You aren't alone at all Jodi!

I feel the same way Felicia.

I do say "my son" but I always get this strange feeling when I say it. So I always say "my baby or my sweetie or my little one or little guy.

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

Since the day I found out we were pregnant

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

I think the turning point for me is when Alex started talking. On a daily basis I hear "Mommy", wait, no, more like: "Mooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy", about 50 times. When you hear yourself being called Mommy soooo often, it starts to sink in

Re: When did you start feeling like a mommy?

believe it or not - some days i feel like a mommy and some days i can't believe im actually a mommy! lol

It really is a surreal but great feeling!