https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 17:50:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-922811 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:36:18 +0000 betsyboop 922811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsF: Agreed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919960 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:23:44 +0000 mrs. wagon 919960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sooooo much easier!!</p> <p>Once they learn how to RUN, however, it does get a bit tough again ;) but once they learn to obey the word "STOP!!!" then it gets easier again. Just a little more stress-inducing when there are cars around. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919956 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:21:11 +0000 heffalump 919956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO had a middle stage where she walked but only with help. So I'd have to walk around constantly with her, holding her hand. My back killed. So in this case, it got easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919950 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:19:35 +0000 MrsF 919950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's nice to hear so many people say easier! We're still in the crawling stage, but I feel like so many people IRL love to warn you that the next stage is horrible. It's so negative! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919928 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:14:57 +0000 regberadaisy 919928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only negative of walking is when she's whiney and clingy I can no longer move away from her. She follows me! haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919927 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:14:43 +0000 rachiecakes 919927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier at home and at the park but harder to visit other friends' homes, especially those without kids. I feel like I'm just following DS around for hours and taking things out of his hands. It's impossible to spend an afternoon at a friend's house indoors. Outside though is so much easier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919921 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:13:48 +0000 Sammyfab 919921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Waaaay easier!!! I feel like life is so much more fun with a walking toddler/baby. I hated when he wanted to crawl around in public and I'm not even a germaphobe. </p> <p>My LO still loves being in his stroller though and he's a cautious baby that rarely (if ever) runs away from me. In fact, when he walks away from me I just let him because I like to see how far he will go :happy: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919912 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:11:50 +0000 mrskc 919912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad most say it's easier. I've been wondering this since walking is DS's next milestone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-919897 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:08:46 +0000 Mrs. Pen 919897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I agree- its interesting to see what he wants and see him be able to express that now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918352 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:11:52 +0000 regberadaisy 918352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the walking stage! It's so fun to see her explore and be able to go where she wants. I even went shopping all day with her and I didn't mind it one bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918222 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:04:11 +0000 lamariniere 918222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Defiantly easier. I felt like we had a new baby over night. He was suddenly SO much more independent, in a good way, and really started discovering things and seemed to have lots if fun that he created on his own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918162 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:55:16 +0000 mynoahbear 918162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918145 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:25:17 +0000 cyndistar3 918145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier for the most part for at home and being at the park but it is a pain for grocery store runs because she refuses the cart now and refuses to be held, she wants to walk everywhere but on her own terms. She won't hold my hand so she just wants to run in circles down the random aisles :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918137 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:03:49 +0000 sarac 918137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Way easier and more fun - less of a back ache carrying them around everywhere. My daughter was already into everything when she was just army crawling around, so I'd already childproofed. Walking made life way better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918118 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:28:22 +0000 lemondrop 918118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It gets so much more fun! He is less frustrated, but I am much more frustrated. I can't turn my back on him since he is into everything and constantly trying to hurt himself. </p> <p>At 18 months he is faster (didn't get to real walking until ~15 months), but is still very slow when we are going places. He is like an atom bouncing off of everything and constantly changing directions. I love it though, I thought he was fun before, it was nothing compared to now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918109 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:20:36 +0000 HLK208 918109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier - she is less frustrated and more independent :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918099 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:10:58 +0000 SAHM0811 918099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>easier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-918055 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:27:19 +0000 googly-eyes 918055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad the votes say easier; that's the next big physical milestone for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917277 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:23:25 +0000 MsMamaBear 917277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on what you are doing. It's easier in that she can move herself and you aren't lugging her around, but harder in that she wants to walk and sometimes it's not the best time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917242 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:13:10 +0000 luckypenny 917242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier!!! Lugging a 24 lbs baby around everywhere was killing my back! Lol plus she's more independent and happy to explore </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917219 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:06:37 +0000 autumnlove 917219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier but it depends on the day. She hates holding my hand when she walks and likes to run off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917147 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:51:29 +0000 SugarplumsMom 917147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm scared to answer! Hahah! Yesterday I would have said easier, but after trying to shop with her today, whining, wanting to explore, cring when I won't let her, I don't know anymore. BUT nothing and I mean nothing will be harder than her newborn stage. I remind myself that and always feel a little relieved after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917144 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:50:46 +0000 betsyboop 917144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: @Weagle: @Mrs. Pen: These responses are so nice to hear! I think LO will be able to enjoy museums, parks, etc so much more once she can walk, which will make me happy too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917126 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:47:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 917126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier!! I love it! It enables him to have a lot more independence and I can let him walk to the apartment or the car. We have more fun playing, he can run and explore- its amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917124 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:47:12 +0000 Weagle 917124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier. She enjoys life SO much more now, she entertains herself easier, she wears herself out more... We're all happier now that she's walking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917116 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:45:03 +0000 mediagirl 917116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easier! I don't see why people say, "you're in for it now!" I love the walking stage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-life-get-easier-or-harder-once-lo-was-walking#post-917109 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:43:59 +0000 betsyboop 917109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO isn't walking yet but going to playgrounds and parks and being limited to the swing has made me think that life will be so much easier once my LO can walk. </p> <p>All of my mom friends have told me to enjoy the crawling stage because life gets a lot busier when LO starts walking. How do you feel? </p>