I am going to be a first time mom in a couple of weeks. I thought this time would never get here. I am sooooo scared when it comes to giving birth and actually having someone totally depend on me. Anyone else feel like that??
2006-10-07 14:56:49 · 9 answers · asked by omarion's mommy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I remember that so well!! I was so scared.
The birth will be fine. You will be surrounded with people who love you and health professionals. I went natural and honestly, it didn't hurt that much. I was able to do it without drugs. You listen to your body and you can decide what you need, pain meds or not...you'll know.
After my little guy and I came home, I remember one day the first week I cried because I didn't know if I would understand my child's cries as well as I did my dogs' barks!
Now I look back and wonder what on earth I was so scared of!
YOU are the best and most perfect mom for your child. Every day you will trust your instincts more and more.
You will be great!!
Congrats and good luck!
2006-10-07 15:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by seaelen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember feeling like that, even though the last baby I had was 19 years ago.
Giving birth--Labor feels like very, very bad period cramps. That is the worst pain. You don't feel pain when the baby comes out only pressure.
Having someone depend on you? Well, I still remember when I was in the hospital holding my oldest daughter. (Who is now 25) I was elated and terrified at the same time. I mean I couldn't even keep a plant or a goldfish alive for long. And I was going to be leaving the hospital with this tiny demanding helpless human. I was very intimidated and scared and I kept asking people...How do I give her a bath? For some reason bathing her was what scared me the most at the time. And after I asked my mom and mother in law that question, they just looked at me blankly and said "I don't remember." And I was in disbelief. How could they not remember? And moreover, How could they just shrug off the question and so unimportant??? I soon learned that babies are hardier than you think. Even after I accidentally whacked her head into a doorframe I was walking through about 2 weeks after taking her home--she barely cried. Your baby will give you your greatest joy and greatest pain. But enjoy her or him--because they make your life truly worth living.
2006-10-07 15:08:24 · answer #2 · answered by makingthisup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl I had a baby about 4 months ago and I was scared also. I thought it would be way worse than what it turned out to be. But you know it is the best feeling in the whole world I swear. And the labor and delivery should go well if you let others help you through it. I got one tip though dont have it naturally without an epidural. They help alot. And being a parent isnt all that bad either. People make it sound like it is the worse thing ever but girl if you are ready for it then what is there to stand in your way. Just believe me you will be fine and it will turn out the best thing that has ever happened to you in your whole life. You will do great.
2006-10-07 15:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by joeysgirl89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 06:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very normal. Your fine during the whole pregnancy and then the last month hits and your like OMG what did I get myself into? Can I handle this? The whole labor, birth and taking home the baby. Believe me, you'll be fine. I brought home 2 babies and everything was fine. I was scared to death...I also had to have a c-section, too. Just take a deep breath and you'll be fine.
2006-10-07 15:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by elprez14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt the same way when I had my first son but the thing is you are going to be fine. I thought that it would be so hard and it was not.
The main thing that got too me was waking up evey 2 to 3 hours too feed him. I was like what is wrong with this child, I did not realize that they get hungry so much... Do not worry, you are going to be a great mom... Good Luck!!!!
2006-10-07 15:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone does... That is the thing about parenthood. It is on the job training. Do as much reading as you can right now because after baby is born you are going to be too busy for a while...
2006-10-07 15:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's natural and you'll get the hang of it as soon as you see him/her for the first time, your natural instinct will kick in. It will be tough but it's all worth it when you see them all grown up and getting married and having babies of their own. Enjoy it while it lasts because it goes by way to fast .
2006-10-07 15:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. It just shows how good of a mother you will be worrying about all that. You'll be fine. Congrats
2006-10-07 15:31:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋