We are adopting and are SOOOO excited. The baby is due in three weeks and it seems the closer the date gets the more nervous I get and the more anxiety I can feel coming on. Is this what every expecting mom goes through? I know this is a silly question, but this is our first and I don't know what to expect at all. I do have anxiety disorder so helping my nerves stay calm is great and knowing that all these feelings are normal will help a lot!!!
2006-10-02 14:57:26 · 17 answers · asked by jellybean91827 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Perfectly normal! Congratulations to you! I think it's wonderful that you're adopting!
And don't worry, contrary to what other people have said, it's NOT that hard. Your natural mother instincts will come out and you'll be wonderful!!
2006-10-02 15:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was fine until I had the baby, then for the first three weeks I was a complete nervous wreck, I had to check on her every half an hour when she slept to see if she was still breathing, I constantly bossed my husband around about the way he was carrying her and feeding her etc, i didnt let other people hold her, i was afraid to take her outside, it was scary, Now im casual and normal and not so freaked out at all..shes four weeks. Nothing anyone told me would have made me more at ease either..so I wish you the best of luck.
2006-10-05 16:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by jennyve25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have anxiety attacks sometimes.. I know how your emotions can over run your life.. Just remember every day your baby stays in-utero is more time to develop and a better chance of being healthy. It is perfectly normal to be nervous, it is a big change for your life.. but you will be fine!! Try to keep yourself busy, catch up on all your housework and hobbies.. cause you wont have that extra time soon. Good luck, and I hope everything works out well for you and your new baby.
2006-10-02 16:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say how old the baby is but I would have an experienced (your Mother, your husbands Mother or another close relative with experience with small babies) person stay with you at least the first couple of nights when you bring home the baby. It will make you more comfortable and they will be there to answer any questions or handle problems that might come up.
2006-10-02 15:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by prissygirl56 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your feelings are perfectly normal. You are about to experience God's greatest gift. Holding that precious bundle is going to feel like Heaven. Whether it is a new born or a toddler or for that matter a pre teen or teen, you have chosen one of the most incredible of lifes journeys. Just breath deep, let your instincts guide you, ask for help when you are unsure...and believe me, you will be unsure about alot and that's prefectly normal also...Now hold on because the roller coaster is on it's way...but it's an amazing ride.
2006-10-02 15:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by w_a_v_e_d_a_n_c_e_r 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal feelings.
I remember feeling very excited but very anxious about bringing our first child home. I liked having a ton of people around me who knew what they were doing, but I was also looking forward to having her just to ourselves.
I felt the same way when my husband went back to work after both our children were born and I was on my own.
Hang in there, mama -- it's a roller coaster!
2006-10-02 16:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by peregrine1123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have every right to feel this way, I would be worried if you weren't feeling this way. You are about to experience the greatest gift in the world, being a parent. And the older they get the more nervous you get about little things jus because. Jus relax and take it one day at a time and every thing will be okay!!
2006-10-02 15:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by girlz2415 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I just laugh about my past 3 years of panic now. I was not able to go anywhere without carrying xanax. Fear of having another attack was the most important subject of my days.When i first found joe barry's web site i started to cry because of my happiness.
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2016-05-17 04:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are having a COMPLETELY normal response to becoming a new mommy. Surround yourself with family and friends who are willing to help--you don't have to take all of their advice. Get some good parenting books--the What to Expect series is good, I also used Super Baby Food, by Ruth Yaron. Congratulations, Mommy!
2006-10-02 15:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by pattypuff76 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is perfectly normal.Even for mommies who already have kids they still experience it.Good Luck to you & your family!!It may still take a while after baby is home for these feelings to go away but it is normal & you will be perfectly fine in a few months!!!
2006-10-02 15:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by hotmama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋