But, I'm afraid of being a bad mom! I am 12 weeks pregnant and I have enough worries about eating right! I have 4 younger sisters, 17, 10, 5 and 17 months, so I know i am good with kids (i LOVE kids) and I do well at babysitting and that fun stuff, but this little person will be all mine to care for and teach. What if I can't get him/her to potty-train? Or read? I have patience, but I'm just afraid that i won't do anything right! HELP!
2007-01-09 03:46:35 · 15 answers · asked by Dianne 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You will ease your own fears. This comes naturally for 95% of women. Some need some help & some are just evil & should be fixed. If you love kids, you will have no problem being a great mother. It just happens. Fear is normal during a first pregnancy. It will pass. I promise.
2007-01-09 03:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No baby comes with an instruction manual, and there is not guarentee.
Love him/her unconditionally.
Provide for his/ her needs.
Guide them to be a healthy, happy productive member fof society.
What more can you ask for?
Just the fact that you are thinking of these things shows that you have every intention of being a great mom. As far as the potty training lol just think - very few kids go off to college wearing a diaper because their parents failed potty training!
2007-01-09 11:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could always read up on the subject, but it sounds like you already know what you're doing. trust yourself. humans could raise babies when we were neanderthals on instincts alone. you have more than that, you have experience. the kind of love that you will feel for your own creation will make sure that you do everything as well as you can, and that's all that you can do - you're best. don't worry about the little things, children are just as worried that they'll do something wrong as you are, reading will come, as will potty training in it's own time. good luck!
2007-01-09 12:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by swsbcabg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's normal to wonder if you are going to be a good mom or not. Part of being a new mom is learning as you go. Plus you already have some experience with your sisters. Just go a day at a time and read up o parenting books. Congrats and Good Luck
2007-01-09 11:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by 2princesses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax! It's way to early to be even thinking about these things let alone worrying about not doing them right. Most mums learn "on the job" anyway. Spend the next few months reading up on baby and child care ( "the mother of all baby books" was my bible ! ) and most of all try to enjoy your pregnancy. Your experience with your sisters means you have more of an advantage than most.
maggie
2007-01-09 11:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by dublinrose37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be afraid cos u're going to be a good mum from what u said about yourself,u're just like me,though I'm not pregnant n i don't hv kids yet but i love them,n love taking care of them and looking forward to be one day,i think all u need love n hv time to nurture them.Don't worry! pls everything will fall into place when the little one's here,meanwhile enjoy the pregnancy,cos i heard it's a very good feeling.
2007-01-09 12:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by toyin s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finally someone who knows what I felt like...lol Do not worry..you will make a good mom. All you need is a little patience. There is NOTHING and I mean NOTHING like your own baby. 1/2 of you. I was worried that my babies would not like me or that I would not know when to feed them ( I couldn't remember to feed my pets lol) Do not worry...you wil do just fine and if you find yourself unsure...go to another person you know who has children and ask for their help....believe me they will be glad to offer their oppinions. Good Luck!
2007-01-09 11:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by buterflyfeather 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the first sign of a good mommy, we constantly worry that we won't be good enough for our children.
Just love your child and be there for them always and you can't go wrong.
Congratulations
2007-01-09 12:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to stop stressing so much .... its not good for you or the baby!
I wouldn't worry about being a bad mom, just the fact that your worried right now about it makes you a good mom.
Congrats and Best of Luck!
2007-01-09 11:52:21 · answer #9 · answered by laydenirvine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true that babies don't come with a manual.... but a lot of it really is common sence, and does come naturally. There are plenty of books out there, and of course Yahoo Answers, to obtain more information, and helpful advise.
You'll be fine... enjoy!!
2007-01-09 12:04:52 · answer #10 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋