u/curlycattails

My baby is almost 4 months old, almost one month corrected. So she’s the size of a newborn and looks just like a newborn.

We’ve been taking her out more lately and of course strangers see her and want to make small talk. But it’s a more complicated answer than they were expecting! I don’t mind explaining but sometimes I feel weird saying she’s almost 4 months.

Do you explain that your baby was a preemie or do you just say their corrected age?

Do you think there’s certain personalities that thrive with many kids and others that can’t handle it?

I’m asking because I think some aspects of my personality lend itself quite well to having a large family.

For example:

- I’m an optimist. I always tend to assume that things will work out somehow.

- I’m pretty type B. I don’t really get too stressed, anxious, or angry.

- Mess and noise don’t bother me too much.

Anyone else like me? Or are you the opposite and still thrive with a large family?

My preemie came home a couple days ago after 3 months in the NICU 🎉 So we’re getting used to having a just-turned 4-year-old, a 22 month old and newborn!

You just have to laugh at the end of the day 😂