Emotional!

I think that happens everytime with me every birthday, always cry. It seems unbelievale that my cutie bubba growing. I think it's normal, we experience mixed feeling, happy,can't believe, grateful .. whatever and all out into tears.

Welcome to parenting and a promise you will never be able to keep. There will be so many moments that will send you into tears. Its just part of being a parent and watching our children grow. Although we want them to grow it breaks our hearts that they will not be small forever. Enjoy the moments and the tears. Best wishes and happy birthday to your daughter.

I'm 25 and my mother STILL does that to me, drives me nuts!!! Just don't be TOO emotional around her, or you'll drive her nuts!!! A couple of weeks ago I finally needed to escape, so I flew to Phoenix. I called Mom when I got there, and she didn't believe I went, till I put a friend of mine on the phone. We called her every night from Arizona, but I just needed to GET AWAY!!!! I know all mothers are emotional, but strike a fine balance while she's young!! Once children are out of the womb there's nothing you can do to stop them from growing up.

I did the same thing at my daughter's first birthday. Actually, I thought I would never be one of those parents until the night I started crying because she could go to her room to get her own pajama's that I always got out for her. I was crying like a 10 year old thinking this was only the first ofmillions of things she wouldn't need me to do for her anymore. Like she would eventually grow to not need me at all. She's only 8 and I still worry about that stuff all the time. Whenever she does something on her own I have a huge feeling of pride followed by a giant wave of loss that she doesn't need me to help her with that particular thing again. I just hope she needs me a little when t comes to asking about certain life experiences. I guess she'll always look to my husband and I for guidance and support, after all we're her biggest supporters and fans, but a little tiny part of me wishes we could go back to days when she needed us completely for certain things.

well, I think you better prepare yourself cause if your going to cry for that you have lot more to come. Wait until you put her on the school bus for the first time (or take her to school). Now that was a real tear jerker for me. Like I said there are going to be many more. Good Luck

Tears of joy! Its a sweet thing, watching your child grow up and loving the. Watching the person they will turn into and helping them along the way.

Well I don't have children of my own yet, but I have two nieces and a nephew and even I get sad at seeing them grow up so fast, so I can't imagine what it would be like for the mother. I suppose at the age of 1 she won't be feeling embarrassed at seeing her mommy cry, but a couple of years from now she would be red in the cheeks because of it.

Ahh theres nothing wrong with that. Thats every parents wish to keep their babies small forever but they do grow and leave you which is the thing that really tears you apart.

do not be too emotional dear, like you i am a mom also, and i do not let things past unnoticed,i want tosee every little development of my baby. and he will be 1 yr old in sept. goodluck to us and happy parenting

WELCOME to Motherhood my dear. These are the first of many happy/sad/emotional tears you will shed over your children. The joy, the heartache the worry and wonder is all part of our plight I fear. I had only one child she is now 36 yrs old and can still bring me to tears when she has successes and or needs a Mommy hug. You will cherish every single year, each year has it's own rewards and challenges. Don't miss them being little, invision them grown and healthy and happy and know that you did your part in making that happen. Take lots of pictures! Those will help keep each memory special. I wrote a bit of a diary often in her baby book and we've both so enjoyed looking back over those thoughts over the years. 1st tooth, first steps, first words, etc. Each milestone is more wonderful than the last. Don't spend time regretting - spend time taking in each day. Enjoy !

don't feel bad i'm a sap too. i don't really look back and wish my daughter would of stayed little but i do cry about everything. i cry at birthday's, i cried when i took her to see max and ruby live cause she was so excited. i must of looked like a fool at disney world a few months ago cause i was crying in the happiest place on earth. i can't help it. when her face lights up and i'm so happy that i get to be there to see her so happy and i love her so much it just makes me teer up.

aww, I did the same thing the morning of my son's first birthday, I felt like such a sissy lol. But it's hard when they get older and more independant. If you're having a birthday party, you might be too busy to get mushy during all of that, especially if there are lots of little kids! Happy Birthday to your little girl!

I am the same way!! I teared up reading your post LOL I was very emotional about my son turning one (he is almost 14 months now) and I still cry about him or something he does at least once a day:) I just LOVE him so much and can't believe he is ours. I feel so lucky to have him in our lives (Oh man, here I go tearing up!!). I did good the day of his birthday party and I only cried when everyone sang to him. I did shed a tear or 2 on his actual bday as well. It is hard not to cry about it. It is a mixture of missing your little newborn, remembering all the joy they have brought you over the year, and looking into their future and wondering what they will become. You are a good mommy!! You will find the joy in her birthday, I promise :) I hope your daughter has a great first birthday!!

Dont feel bad or like an over emotional parent because my son is 6 and i still cry at every milestone in his life, liek this past sept on his frist day of school watching him get on the bus all by himself, or in jan when he was awarded citizen of the month and they held a ceremony for him. like your husband said it is a happy time but at the same time a sad time for a mother because she realizes with each milestone her baby is no longer a baby. so yes look forward to things to come but be prepared for the tears as well. I wish your little one a great 1st birthday :)

Lol well you still have it coming to you when she starts Playschool and School and when she leaves School. Believe me I cried every time. I think it is the pride and the love of our Children that does it. So do not feel bad about it as it is normal.

Hey don't worry ... people are so wavery in their thoughts. Even i told many when i was child and always said why my parents do like that and worry like that. Now i think and feel different about those things. How age and thoughts can change your attitude.... God is great http://www.earnwhileyoulearn.co.nr/

awww, I think alot of us mom's do that..lol I have 3 kids, my youngest is 2 1/2 and he is just growing so fast. I miss him being my little baby, but watching them grow is great. and they are so funny at that young age.. my son says some of the weirdest funniest things and I have no clue how he picks them up sometimes.. Im with my son all the time and when I look at baby pictures of him I am just in shock how much and how fast he has grown, but I wouldnt change anything, its great watching him grow and learn. he is such a character.

yes i know how you feel! they grow up so fast! my oldest one is going to school right now, i have a ninemonths old one so i have a little bit time before this one becomes one too! i think it is fun to have the first birthday! i made a special cake for my daughter and she grabbs in it, wow there was cake everywhere exept on the table! but it was fun, and i hope you will have fun too!and believe me sometimes they are still babies!

Well, they are bound to grow up and we as parents are bound to grow old. LOL Anyway, we all have our moments. Wait until your kid starts going to school and find friends of his or her own and then you can truly start crying like crazy. :)

brit, you need a new baby!!! hehe, ok, besides that tid bit of advice, i have to agree with mike....it should be a happy time. focusing too much on what was can make it all so much harder. think about the year to come, trying for a new baby, the things k.g. will be learning and doing! remember darling hotness, you make beautiful babies!!! it's sad to see them grow, however it's rewarding too. you have helped a young person grow and develop and you will continue to do so, and you are doing a WONDERFUL job!