How to be a new mom?

Poland
January 27, 2007 12:17pm CST
I am an expectant mother. I will gave birth this summer. Since, I am a first time mom I am quite afraid that I can't raise my child well. Anybody can help me out? Any tips out there?
4 responses
• United States
29 Jan 07
that is so true! i was so scared when it came around the time for me to have him. i was afraid i wouldnt hear him at night, so i would forget to do something, just so many things ran through my head, but like the other person said, as soon as i held him, my motherly instincs kicked in. it felt like i had been a mother for years, and it wasnt scary anymore! i was so relieved that all my fear went away, actually now that i think about it i dont no what i was so scared about. you will hear your baby cry, some nights i used to get up cause i would just know that he was going to wake up and just within a few moments he would wake up! just relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, cause there really is nothing to worry about! you will make a great mother! enjoy it now cause once your baby is born you will have so much love for him/her, you wont want to put him/her down!! thats how i was!
• Poland
30 Jan 07
I could relate to your story mommy2jason922. I am scared yet I am too excited for my baby to come out. For now I have to enjoy my time with my hubby while the baby is still in my womb coz for sure once he comes out..everything will be totally different. Thanks!
@crystal8577 (1466)
• United States
28 Jan 07
If you are really worried there are parenting classes you can take. They are usually offered threw the hospital you deliver at. People love to offer advice. Listen with an open mind & then decide if it good for you. Like you have been told trust your instincts. You will know your baby best. I think in most cases just doing what you feel is in the baby's best interest will take you a long way. Best wishes to you.
• Poland
28 Jan 07
I didn't know that hospitals are offering some parenting classes. I guess, I better check that. Hope it is offered here in my place. Thanks for the suggestion crystal8577!
@snowflake5 (1579)
• United States
27 Jan 07
I think all new mothers are nervous. Just read all the books on childcre that you can find and ask your family and friends for help, and you'll be OK. Good Luck!
• Poland
28 Jan 07
Thank you so mcuh snowflakes5 for that wonderful response. Now I do read books about children. For family, I am too far from my family now. Since, I got married I lived with my husbands place. With friends, I only got few friends here now since I am new in this place. But, glad to know there are concern to me since I am a foreighner here. But then again, my husbands family is supportive too.
@yamiboo (466)
• Philippines
27 Jan 07
Just let your mother instints help you decide. You'll know what to do when you're there already. Do what your mother instints tell you when it comes to raising your child. :) Goodluck, and have a safe pregnancy. Oh, by the way, you have to stop worrying or being afraid. Our babies (even while they're in our tummy) can feel what their moms feel. :)
• Poland
28 Jan 07
It's true most of my friends though they are far, told me I should not worry coz my motherly instincts will do the rest. For sure, I will cross the bridge when I get there. Tks for your pleasant response.. i will stop worrying now but sometimes I can't help it. I will keep on smiling this time. heheh! Tks again!