Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell them apart, and what to do

Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by GordonS on Sunday February 20, 2022 @08:26AM (#30405493)

> the JOY of a child is just insane

It really is, and you just cannot understand it until you become a parent yourself. I used to roll my eyes when friends said that, but it's true.

This'll probably sound really cheesy, but sometimes I look at my kids and it feels like my heart will burst with the love I feel for them.

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Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by tomrod on Sunday February 20, 2022 @08:37AM (#30405560)

Parent here, with teenagers.

I wouldn't say it's impossible to understand. Imagine having a dog or other pet that you love ridiculously. Then one day the pet starts talking, reading, doing math homework instead of chewing your shoes as often.

It's a wild ride.

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Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by GordonS on Sunday February 20, 2022 @09:19AM (#30405888)

Before becoming a parent we had a much-loved cat, but, for me at least, the experience isn't remotely comparable.

A talking cat sounds cool though :)

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Re:Why babies cry in the first three months, how to tell the... by tomrod on Sunday February 20, 2022 @11:42AM (#30406993)

I agree it's a hard comparison, but in my mind it's a difference of degree rather than class. Familial love is an awesome thing. It's lack in a person's life, when desired, can be heart breaking.

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