I am 24 weeks pregnant and I am happily married and really want a baby. However, lately I've been feeling really scared about having her. I know it's such a huge responsibility and now I'm scared. Is this normal?
2007-12-25 09:47:08 · 5 answers · asked by Casey 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes I think it is.
I think we all hit a part of the pregnancy where the reality sets in and suddenly we realise that this is all real and we will be PARENTS and is not all about the cute baby clothes but about caring and being responsible for another human being which can be a pretty scary thought.
There's just so much excitement at first and its a big adrenaline rush. Then the gravity of it hits us, because yes parenting is a big responsibility and it is a scary thought. But trust me once that little baby is in your arms you will not want to change a thing and it isnt as scary anymore because you have this wonderful child to love and care for and it really is all worth it, just for that tiny little smile and how their eyes light up when they look at you.
I'm currently 21 weeks pregnant with my third child and I've already been through that little phase. And I've had those thoughts with each of my children. So I think its just another part of pregancy which we all have to go through.
I wish you a great pregnancy and birth. And hopefully soon you'll calm down and get back to the excitement of it all.
2007-12-25 10:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by Monkey Magic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes honey it's perfectly normal! Even when you have your 2nd and 3rd you will look back and see things you can change and things you want to do just a little different. Your motherly instincts will kick in trust me! I was adopted so my mother couldn't even really help me with a newborn baby. She had never taken care of one. I was on my own well thought I was because I didn't have any of that advice from my own mother, but it all kicked in and it's like you know what your doing and your not sure how you know but you learn as you go. Mother hood is wonderful and congratulations!
2007-12-25 18:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by ~Ronda~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal,baby's require a lot of time,patience,care and love.do not be afraid to ask for help.if your mom or motherinlaw or sisters or friends are around allow them to pitch in and help.of course your husband too.do not become overwhelmed just enjoy this time because it goes so quickly.you will do fine! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2007-12-25 18:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by dixie58 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just love the baby and let your instincts kick in. You'll be great.
2007-12-25 17:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Liz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal most women go through the emotional effects of the pregnancy everything will be okay just calm down ....Good Luck
2007-12-25 17:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by nee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋