I'm Going to be a Mommy! - Parenting Issues Message Board

Froggie98 · 10-29-2003, 12:38 PM

Just found out yesterday that I am pregnant. Only about 5 weeks along, but definately pregnant!

I am excited, but scared of becoming a parent. DH and I are both educators, so we are aware of what can go wrong during pregnancy and parenting.

My fears include loosing my freedom, being able to "handle it all," being a good mom, etc. Everyone says these are normal, but they are fears, nonetheless.

Hope you all are having a great day. Just wanted to share my news.

Able Lena · 10-29-2003, 01:07 PM

Congratulations!!!

Lena

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TeTr01 · 11-06-2003, 06:35 PM

Congrats, new MOMMIE

!!! That's so awesome, I am so happy for you

.

It is totally normal to feel that way. I know that I was deffinitely scared of a lot of things. I was afraid that I was going to be a bad mother, that I wasn't going to know what to do 1/2 the time, that people wouldn't think I could do it, that she was going to resent me for whatever, that I couldn't handle it, that I was going to loose my freedom & not be able to go out without bringing her (& we all know there are plenty of places that you can't bring babies!)... the list was endless. I felt clueless about everything

.

But as my due date got closer, it all became more real & I started to get SO excited to meet my baby

!! Once she was there, it seemed like everything came naturally. If there was something I was unsure of, I just asked people for their advice.

Try not to worry too much, you will do fine! The hardest part is waiting... good luck with everything

!

Froggie98 · 11-07-2003, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the reassuring words. My biggest fear is that I won't like being a mom- that I won't be able to handle my child, career, husband, pets, etc, and still have time to exercise and stuff.

I kwow it will all come together, but just this morning I started freaking out about getting myself and the baby ready in the morning and to work on time. We have pretty much decided on home daycare (a friend). I just worry about getting baby fed and dressed- and then feeding breakfast as he/she gets older... there is just so much to think about.

littleone314 · 11-08-2003, 06:08 PM

Great News!!! CONGRATS

I know it's scary at first and you have a lot of questions but I assure you that when you hold that precious baby in your arms everything will fall into place. Right now..don't worry or stress just be EXCITED!! It's great to be a mommy

I was scared to death at first but then as time went by I started realizing that everything will be ok. It's tough but you can definantly handle it. The joys of motherhood are endless and sometimes you give out a little more love than you recieve but deep down they love you more than they could ever express. There's nothing more right in this world than looking down into that baby's face for the first time!

Take care of yourself and that little peanut!! Hope the morning/all day sickness isn't to harsh on ya lol. Good luck.