If it’s any consolation, things do get easier as the child gets older.IfIf 
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES If it’s any consolation, things do get easier as the child gets older. If that ball was out, then I’m a Dutchman. If all else fails, you may be advised to have an operation. If his past plays are anything to go by, this should be a play worth watching. I think I can fix it tomorrow. If not, you’ll have to wait till Friday. If by any chance you can’t manage dinner tonight, perhaps we can at least have a drink together. If you must know, I was with James last night (=used when you are angry because someone wants to know something). Who knows? If you play your cards right, maybe he’ll marry you. If you won’t tell him, then I will. If only he would listen to me.
a famous poem by Rudyard kipling which starts with the words If you can keep your head when all about you/Are losing theirs and blaming it on you... It describes the qualities of character that some people think of as typically English, such as the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. If it’s any consolation, things do get easier as the child gets older. If that ball was out, then I’m a Dutchman. If all else fails, you may be advised to have an operation. If his past plays are anything to go by, this should be a play worth watching. I think I can fix it tomorrow. If not, you’ll have to wait till Friday. If by any chance you can’t manage dinner tonight, perhaps we can at least have a drink together. If you must know, I was with James last night (=used when you are angry because someone wants to know something). Who knows? If you play your cards right, maybe he’ll marry you. If you won’t tell him, then I will. If only he would listen to me.