He's 6 weeks old and we weren't sure if it was a real smile or just gas. But this morning he locked eyes with me and gave the biggest grin. I know it probably doesn't mean anything yet but man it made all the sleepless nights feel worth it. Anyone else get emotional over stuff like this or am I just a softie?
It's definitely real at 6 weeks. The gas smile thing is more like weeks 2-3. You're officially past that phase. Enjoy every single one of these moments because they go fast.
Oh man, that first real smile is everything. I remember exactly where I was when my oldest locked eyes and gave me that gummy grin. Congrats on making it to 6 weeks too - you're through the hardest part.
Wait until he laughs. That's when you really lose it. I had to step out of the room the first time because I got way too emotional.
Those first genuine smiles are the best. I remember my 6 month old doing the same thing and I definitely got misty. Treasure these early moments because they go so fast.
The smile moment is one of the best parts of having a newborn. Everything changes when they start actually engaging with you like that. Enjoy it because they grow up fast.
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That first real smile hits different, man. Congrats! At 6 weeks you're right on the edge of the gas versus real smile thing but when they actually lock eyes with you like that, you just know. Those moments make all the rough stuff worth it.