Becoming a Mommy?

Question

I'm 33 weeks pregnant and slowly getting to my date. 4/25/07. Although I realize this is just an estimation and the baby could come anytime in April.
I am a first time mommy and I am scared to death to have this baby. I'm excited but very scared. Just was wondering if other mommy's had any good advice to give? I need all the advice and help I can get.
My hubby is also in the military and as soon as the baby is born I will be moving to be with him. So it will be hard to be away from my family and friends. Thanks for your advice. :)

Answer 1

Becoming a mom is one of the greatest things in the world. Just relax and take it easy. when you have your bundle of joy dont forget to take out time for yourself. enjoy the time when they only eat poop and sleep b/c they don't stay small very long. Take lots of pictures to send to your family and friends and talk to them as much as you can so you don't feel to far away.

Answer 2

how you feel is perfectly normal and as soon as you meet your child you wont be scared you will be fine, everything will come naturally you will look at your child and feel so overwhelmed with love and emotion that you wonder what you ever did before.As long as the baby is loved, fed and changed pretty much everything else falls into place.do look after yourself though and give yourself a break when you can ,get as much rest as you can it is exhausting being a mum but soooo rewarding.try and chill out about it all and i wish you all the luck in the world.keep in touch with friends and family when you move away as there will be times you may need to hear a friendly voice,the military should have some sort of organisation where you could possibly meet other new mums and share stories..good luck.

Answer 3

Congrats

first of all everyone becomes scared ,as they dont know what to expect

some will tell you horror stories about birth,for some its not that bad to others its like there dying, but everyone is different hun

BUT once you see you little bundle of love you will fall in love,some dont take to motherhood straight away though,it can take a while for this to set in, so DONT panic ok

learning about why your baby cries is a little hard at first, but once you establish that baby has been fed changed etc,babies love a cuddle, but some babies just need to Cry, dont panic on this either, you will learn everything hun, it just takes a little time

im sure you going to make a great mum, we all think we cant do it, but you do

everyone does things a little different,but as long as your baby is fed, clothed and loved your doing a great job and doing it YOUR way

best of luck

Answer 4

Aaaw! Honey! Big hugs! It is so normal to be nervous. It is normal to be weepy. It is also normal to have an insatiable urge to clean and reorganize EVERYTHING! Now would be a good time to start getting your hospital bag together. A robe, some house shoes, some comfy nightgowns, a good bra, some nursing pads to line your bra, baby fingernail clippers, a couple outfits for the baby,(sleepers, onesies, socks), toothbrush, toothpaste, LOTS OF MAXIPADS(for hospital bag and home-like a couple giant boxes from Big Lots or Sams Club), small shampoo/conditioner to bring-cuz you WILL want a shower while you're at the hospital.
I wish you all the best, and we'll be here for you when you have questions on what to do with your new baby.
Hugs and love.

Answer 5

I'm 32 weeks and I'm just as nervous as you, maybe even more!! My cousin's husband is in the military and she now has 2 boys(2 & 5) and she is the biggest momma's girl and family person I know, and when she told me she was moving out of state w/ her husband, at the time I thought she was joking b/c I never pictured her leavin her momma, but she did it! And she called crying a lot at 1st saying that she couldn't handle the boys, but she made it through. Things got easier for her and now she has tons of friends where they are stationed, most w/ kids about her kids' age. She comes to visit often and she is managing quite well!!! I know this, if she can do it, I know I can do it, so good luck and you will be FINE!!

Answer 6

I observed this relatively candy ritual on a television teach one time the place they had a tumbler bowl crammed with water, and 3 smaller bowls with one fish in one and all, and at one element during the ceremony the youngster, the groom, and the bride, all took a fish and poured it into the bigger bowl so as that they have got been all at the same time. The officiant then mentioned something approximately it symbolizing all 3 of them coming at the same time and starting to be to be one kinfolk unit. It become relatively lovable and something the youngster relatively enjoyed and understood. i think of something like that must be plenty extra effective. Your 5 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old asserting 'i do' to vows isn't appropriate in any respect, for motives that every person right here has completed an amazing job explaining.

Answer 7

The only thing I can say is try and relax about things - when you have the baby it might be more of a shock than you realised (sleep deprivation etc) - it was for me!! You might get people trying to tell you what your baby wants -or telling you that what you are doing is wrong - just stick to your guns, you're the mama! Good luck - don't be scared - if you're having the baby at hospital as well there are people there to give you all the support you need. xx

Answer 8

Believe me you will be fine when the baby arrives. When I had mine I was totally unprepared but you are told everything as it happens in the hospital and you will be made to feel extremely calm and relaxed. When you get home with the baby you will never have felt so attached and protective over something in your whole life. It is hard work but so rewarding. Good luck!

Answer 9

I was terrified but I made my self calm by telling myself I cant change what is going to happen no matter how scared I was I knew my daughter couldn't stay in there for ever and I couldn't be happier with her shes a little diamond!!!!!
As for movin away from your family I cant offer much advice but I can offer an e-mail address to cry on!!
Congrats and good luck!

Answer 10

Don't think about all of your issues at once. Just concentrate on the baby for now. If that's too much just think about getting through today. Believe me, it will pass. When you and your husband are getting to know your precious little newborn you will have forgotten all these moments of anxiety. Good luck, babe.