Monday, October 29, 2012

A Mothering Milestone: Diaper Free Forever!

That's it. After 7 1/2 years of diaper changing I am finished! No more diapers! The Boy, as noted in the past few posts, decided underwear were his thing at a rather inconvenient time, but it was time nevertheless. He's in one at night, but he's staying dry until the very early morning, so I know if I stay motivated, he'll be out of them completely within days.

I realized last week that it was my own lack of motivation holding him back and that I had to encourage him more. It was if that realization sent a message to him without words ever being spoken. It's a little miracle... but not really. He's been ready for a while; he just needed a push and I did too. Getting down to the last two diapers when I was having car problems and no access to cash was the motivation I needed!

This truly is a mothering milestone. It feels like a rite of passage somehow. No more babies, no more diapers. Just three children who are growing at breathtaking speed and are somehow turning out beautifully amid my myriad mistakes. Three children who make me proud and happy and crazy. Three children who, no matter how tall they grow, will always be my babies.

My "Babies" and Me

8 comments:

  1. Congrats! Leaving the world of diapers is a huge milestone. But you're right, they never stop being your babies!

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  2. That is a huge milestone. You know, I don't think I ever had that epiphany like you did. Now I can't nostalgically look back on that last diaper.

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    1. Awwww, but you can nostalgically look back on so many other things, I'm sure!

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  3. That has to be such a wonderful feeling!! I got my son out of pull ups and guess what...I got pregnant with Zeva FINALLY after trying for four years to get her. :) Hopefully, it won't take that long with her. :)

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    1. Well, congratulations and congratulations!! I think if I'd had a break between I would have dreaded the return to diapers! It's great to be free! Think of the $avings!!! Hooray!

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  4. CONGRATUATLIONS! I know my own inertia is keeping my daughter in diapers too. I will consider you my inspiration!!

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    1. Thank you! Last night he refused to put on a night diaper and woke up dry! Made it to the toilet just minutes after waking. Yay! You can do this too!

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