Nervousness/anxiety before bringing baby home???
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 14:59:01 · 12 answers · asked by jellybean91827 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You think you have an anxiety disorder now? Just wait until your little bundle starts climbing bookcases... Congratulations! Relax while you can. Soon your life will no longer be your own. LOL. You are about to start (as the Navy once advertised) the toughest job you'll ever love.
2006-10-02 15:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have anxiety disorder also & I was very anxious about bringing my home. But I got through it. A new baby in the home is something that even people without anxiety disorder get very nervous about.
What you are feeling is normal, and your question is not silly at all!
You will do fine. Just take it 1 day, or 1 minute or 1 hour at a time. You'll do fine. You'll make mistakes, but you'll learn from them.
2006-10-02 15:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You will be caring for another life soon and it is very rewarding. Everything will change I can assure that but it will bring so much happiness. One thing I recommend since you are adopting: I knew an adoptive mother who told her son the story about how he was adopted every night before he went to sleep. (He was from Vietnam and the story was quite an adventure for them since a lot of traveling was included) He always wanted to hear it and as he grows he comprehends his situation more and more. That way, it is not a subject that is scary to talk about but a time when the child will understand where he/she came from and also a time for bonding for you and your child. Back to the nervousness, just remember you will not know exactly how it feels until you actually experience it and it will come before you know it. We live and learn and the best thing we can give our children is our support and love.
2006-10-02 15:16:02 · answer #3 · answered by chely 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course your nervousness is normal! it's very normal for parents - especially first time parents - to want everything to be perfect and wonderful, etc. and you don't know what to expect, but you'll be fine as long as you know the basics. you should read a lot of books about babies first years so then when the baby comes home you won't have any questions and you can relax and enjoy your new addition - you'll be fine - good luck and have fun!
2006-10-02 15:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulations.
lots of people feel anxious about bringing home a new baby weither it be the first or the second. this is both a scary and exciting time for everyone concerned but there is no need to be anxious you will be fine just let things take their course and go with the flow you will soon find things falling into place
good luck for the future
2006-10-03 01:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by rosierotweiller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course that's normal!!! Whether you have the baby yourself, adopt, or foster, bringing a new person that you don't know but are completely responible for is nervewracking. Have no fear! Once you have that beautiful baby in your arms, most of that will dissapear. You will still be nervous at times, but that's ok! Good Luck and Happy adoption day!!!!
2006-10-02 15:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, relax. You will be a great mom. It is something that every expectant mother goes through, especially a first timer. Get some parenting books and read them. It will help you prepare. Congratulations.
2006-10-02 15:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by bookworm_382 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very nervous to with my first child. Everything will come so naturally and as time goes on you will learn what every emotion of that baby's means. and no matter what your new baby will think that everything you do is perfect. So relax and enjoy.
2006-10-02 15:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by Tmarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a silly question at all...and, very normal to have all these feelings. it's a scary thing, but it will all work out and be great. the anxiety will lesson when you bring home your new baby!!!
CONGRATULATIONS on being a new mom!!!
2006-10-02 15:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by thundakat312 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe me a mother of two, now 22 and 18 we are all nervous. But you will see it all comes naturally you will just know what to do and when. Congrats !
2006-10-02 15:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by msmprn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋