2006-11-21 13:06:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Yep, I have to agree, lack of sleep and personal time. If you are a mother I think it is hard adjusting to a new way of life and a new "you" if you know what I mean. It is important to use as much help that you can get. And schedule in "me" time. when ever possible. And when they say, "sleep when the baby sleeps" they MEAN it. LoL
wishing you all the best. :)
2006-11-21 13:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sugah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have three kids and I THANK GOD they came one at a time and not as twins or triplets. For me the hardest part was not being able to give my second and third child all of my attention like I did with my first. I mean like, having to split my time between them. So, feeling like my second only got half of what my first did and that my third is only getting a half of what my secon and 1/3 of what my first did. I hope that makes sense. I spend alot of time with kids and maybe it's just me because my kids are so close together ( 4 months, 1 3/4 and 3 the 26th). But I wouldn't trade my baby's for the world. They are the reason for my existences.
2006-11-21 21:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the hardest part is that it's so unrelenting. You don't stop being a new mom just because you are taking a shower or running an errand or going to work. Because of the way women's hormones work, her baby is never far from a new mother's mind. And when you are with your baby, he needs so much of your focus. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but I do think it adds to the exhaustion factor...it's not just a physical exhaustion but sometimes also a mental & emotional exhaustion.
But it's soooo worth it! :-)
2006-11-22 10:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by lechemomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To learn to relax and trust your common sense.
I think first time parents get so inundated with "important" information that their brains have to go numb. It makes parenting sound like it has to be done by the book.
Every baby is different, and what worked for one set of parents with their baby may not work for another's.
If the parents are reasonably intelligent (you don't have to have a college education to be a great parent) and truly love your child - using your common sense is fine. You'll make mistakes - the kid will get diaper rash, colds, and if it's a boy, porbably get a broken bone or two. None of those mean you're a bad parent. They happen because your child is human (assuming you are :-)
Perfect parents, perfect children - they're myths.
Deep breath -------------- OK, relax, and enjoy your baby!!
2006-11-21 21:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think controlling your attitude, your child's behavior, setting a good role model, teaching from right to wrong basically setting a good and bad examples, and handling a kid. I find these are most difficult, but many minors... I guess taking Child Development isn;t that bad, but stressed is number 1 to be overwhlemed really need to concentrate and avoid having stress getting into your life. Or else you would have a bad relationship with your spouse or children.
2006-11-21 21:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by Red Panda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are a lot of hard things about becoming a parent, but for me it was lack of sleep. I had twins and I really missed getting my sleep. However, I learned to cope and get naps when I could.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-21 21:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
feeling isolated from the rest of the world while caring for my newborn I had him in January and waited the recommended six weeks before taking him out in public, I was so worried about him catching something, it was depressing being in the house for that long. Thankfully my second baby was born in April and after the 3rd week we started hitting the parks for my older son to play out in the fresh air.
2006-11-21 22:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of sleep is number one. Get help.
Nap when the baby naps - the laundry will wait, so will the dishes.
It's important to make time for yourself so you can cope with the pressure of new parenthood.
2006-11-21 21:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by toobusytostress 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me the worst was all the unsolicited advice from everyone .It was surprising and confusing to hear so many ways there were to do something the right way,Fortunately when the second baby comes you are more sure of yourself and can trust your own child rearing practices.
2006-11-21 22:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by gussie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pressure and the guilt hoping constantly that you are doing the very best thing for your child!! Sleep is up there, but at least you can nap and help that one.
2006-11-21 21:13:50 · answer #10 · answered by iloveroses1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋