Hardest and best thing about being a parent???

[sam#3]

What have you found the hardest thing about being a parent and what has been the most rewarding thing about being a parent that makes the hard bits all worthwhile!?!

Ive found the feeding when he was newborn the hardest thing
and the most rewarding is when he is all sleepy and he stares at me grinning

 

[ryder]

I think the hardest thing is when they are upset and you try to do everything you can think of and it doesn't help...

The most rewarding things are watching them grow into a person I think... and knowing that you have an influence on how they turn out and view life. Kinda scary too.

 

[AppleBlossom]

Hardest thing is not being able to even just nip to the shop without a whole cherade, never mind go out for a drink or a quiet meal with friends whenever you want.

Best thing is when she learns something new, when she smiles and giggles, when she strokes my hair when she's tired, basically, just her

 

[brownhairedmom]

hardest is trying to get on with the rest of your life

And the best is when she wakes up in the morning and I go over to her crib and she's got the HUGEST smile on her face! I know I'm doing my job when she smiles

 

[Pyrrhic]

hardest thing is no longer being your own person as much. You can no longer just think of yourself.

best is how much you love them, so that you don't mind giving up things for them

 

[taperjeangirl]

I think the hardest thing is when they are poorly and there's nothing you can do for them except lots of cuddles of course!

The best thing is when they smile or laugh!

 

[xJG30]

Hardest is when I try everything to settle him and nothing works, and also getting up every 2-3 hours.. Never have kids if you're a deep sleeper

Most rewarding is when he smiles when I walk into a room, and when he sees his grandparents

 

[ColtonsMom]

The hardest thing is like a few others said.. when he is sick or upset and I cannot do anything to help him.. especially now when he cannot talk and tell me whats wrong.

The most rewarding is when he smiles/laughs, when he wants to come up and wrap his arms around me or give me kisses, and like ryder said.. just getting to watch them grow up and knowing that you are going to be the one guiding them into adulthood.

 

[pinkmac85]

Right now I think the hardest thing is getting up every 3-4 hours at night when you're already exhausted.

Best thing has to be the look she gives me when being fed! Melts my heart!

 

[missjacey44]

The hardest thing is watching my baby cry when he is ill or in pain and cant do anything to help him

The most rewarding part is just him allover.. watching him grow, learn and turn into a real little boy who will oneday become a grown man!!

 

[lollylou1]

worst thing is not knowing what to do to help her when she is sad.

the best thing is that she is my world, the love i have for her and the looks that she gives to only me

Lou
xxx

 

[PeanutBean]

I must be cold hearted because I don't get so upset when I can't find the right thing to comfort him, I just keep holding him through the tears. The hardest thing for me I think has been the disruption to my sleep - I suck with little sleep and am a bit of an insomniac so kind of sensitive to changes in my routine. It made all the difference when we started co-sleeping and everyone got some sleep. I just couldn't cope with life before that. It was also pretty hard when his latch went and I would be crying in pain and desperation during night feeds when he messed about.

The most rewarding thing is simply being a parent. This tiny person I made from scratch and continue to make who depends on me for everything who I get to watch grow and develop and learn. I already can't wait to find out what he will be when he grows up! It's pretty good watching him watch me and learn to love me too!

 

[MUMOF5]

Hardest thing is not having time to be yourself, losing identity to a certain extent, you are always a 'mum' from the moment little one is born.

Best thing is when your baby looks at you with unconditional love in their little eyes and when they cry for a cuddle and only want their mummy.

 

[Whisper]

Hardest thing, is seeing them in pain and knowing that they are going to experience pain in the future and there aint nothing you can do about it, also a minor thing is when you are soo soo soo tired and feeling ill but you STILL have to get up out of bed at 3am to soothe the baby.

Best thing is when they want you and only you, those wonderful smiles just for mummy (or daddy), and the fact that I know her better than anyone else!

 

[xXDonnaXx]

Hardest: Seeing her cry her eyes out with her teething. For me: Not being able to go to the toilet/shower or for a cig when she's awake. I seriously don't know how I'm going to manage when I move out on myself, lol. My mum and dad are saviours.

Best : Seeing her smile, hearing her chuckle and getting excited. And watching her grow up and discover new things each day.

 

[alio]

I think the hardest thing is when they are upset and you try to do everything you can think of and it doesn't help...

The most rewarding things are watching them grow into a person I think... and knowing that you have an influence on how they turn out and view life. Kinda scary too.

bang on for me!!! add to that the difficulty of lack of sleep on the negatives and the fact that i can see myself behind his eyes already on the positives. xx

 

[Linzi]

The hardest is bedtime and when they are poorly

Best is the big kisses and cuddles I get, and how he sometimes only wants me with him when he's upset. Thats really selfish but I love it

xxx

 

[Chel]

The hardest part I think is the feeling sometimes trapped and stuck with him at home - and then the guilt that follows on from having that feeling, because I love him so much, he's not a burden.... just sometimes I wish I could go out at night, see a movie, go to a friends house, without it being like planning a shuttle launch!

The best thing is when he smiles... whether he's smiling because I've smiled at him, or because of a toy, or a cuddle, or because he's got a full tummy. It doesn't mattter.... that smile makes the whole world perfect and beautiful - even at 6 am when I've had 3 hours sleep for the night! Love him!

 

[xx Jaymee xx]

The hardest thing for me is when nothing I do conforts her along with the tiredness, I love my sleep! lol!

The most rewarding is when Jaymee smiles at me or when she does something new!

 

[Neecee]

I find the hardest thing is not being able to help him when he has wind and his tummy really hurts him. Oh, and sleep deprivation!

Best thing - knowing that my lil man loves me no matter what and I'm his whole world!