Am I failing as a mother?

Question

A friend had her baby 2 days after me. Dec 22 and Dec 24 2016. Her baby is so outgoing, loves to play , just full of life and adventure she had a little girl. Where on my end my son is kinda just there. He doesn't like talking to me (babbling) kinda just sits there and stares at me. I read play sing dance with my son and he just doesn't give me anything back. Ex. When she gives her baby baths she splashes kicks plays with her toys where as my son will sorta just lay there and suck on his hand. I feel like I'm doing something wrong with him.

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Babies develop all in their own speeds. Milestones are even just guidelines a lot of babies miss or advance past, this has nothing to do with mom. Also, personalities have a LOT to do with it. For instance, sleep. A more active child may have a more active sleep or even an easy sleep.. a calm child may just go to sleep with no issues. Personalities are being learned right now and with all of these huge transitions going on in their little brains don't rush anything!! My son doesn't babble about, he may once every several days but even then, he is the most chill child as long as he is fed, clean and rested up! Don't beat yourself up and never compare you or your child to someone else(s).  Love on that baby and keep being the best mommy!!

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There is nothing wrong with you or your baby he is just fine hes just a laid back easy going baby if youre concerned then go to his dr but every single baby is different stop trying to compare your baby to someone elses

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Please go ASAP to get your child tested for Autism... He has classic signs! The earlier you find out the better the outcome! You are a good mom! It has nothing to do with you! If you have a gut feeling something is wrong with your child go get him checked out! I will be praying for you that everything is fine! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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You are doing great, but sometimes things are not okay, and maybe they are, I have learned that they take their own time, but it never hurts to speak to your pediatrician about this. If anything, you get piece of mind. With my first, my sister had her son 8 days before I had my son. Her son was meeting milestones etc, mine wasn't. Everyone told me he is fine, well he wasn't and I trusted my gut. I also figured hey sometimes I over react and if that's the case great....at least I'm not convincing my self one way or another. I went to the ped, he said why don't we get him evaluated and with that came a whole boat load of recommendations. He Started early intervention at 6 months of age and today is very happy, healthy 4 year old. Everyone who has seen us through this journey has said wow he has come such a long way, and they say how did you know? When did you know? Starting early is key and of course you want your baby to be ok, so you take the necessary steps, what other choice is there? I hope this helps you. If not, my apologies. Wishing you and your baby lots of love.

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Try not to worry. I know it's hard not to worry about him or being scared that you're not good enough. Try not to compare him to your friend's baby. Babies are just as unique as adults.

All babies are different and there's nothing wrong with your son for being more reserved or quiet. You're not failing as a mother at all and if your son could talk, I'm sure he'd tell you the same.

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Don't sweat it, all babies are different like all of us are different. Try not to compare, we're all different in our own beautiful ways

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My baby is crazy crazy crazy and also has a crazy temperament.. honestly be grateful! My little guy is a handful always screaming and wiggling out of
My arms.. his naps are short and scattered, he's unpredictable, allergic to everything, and IS A TERRIBLE NIGHT SLEEPER LOL

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Babies add tiny people and they have tiny personalities. You're doing just fine. Your little ones are just different.

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My son is almost 6 months and he'll chat and babble and laugh with me but around everyone else he is so stern faced lol. It's hard to make him laugh. It's just the way he is.😊

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