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AmIWrong
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Sorry to do this anonumously but...
Am I a bad mother?
My DC is 1 month old and I feel like I don't DO anything with her/him. I feed, change and let DC sleep.
I try to show DC toys, but know that there isn't much DC can do now.
I feel bad. Am I wrong???
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Posted 6/6/07 10:38 AM  |
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casey31
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
No- there is nothing more you can do with a baby that young.
Mostly, you can hold the baby and walk around with him/her- point out things to look at.
You can sing, make funny faces but don't feel bad when they can't respond yet.
Massage baby- touch and cuddle baby a lot. Show the baby his toys. Give baby a little tummy time. That's all you can do!
Rocking, cuddling, kissing, singing- that's about it! Sounds like you are a great mommy- don't feel bad- it is so hard at this age! 
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:41 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
You are not a bad mommy. there is not much to do with a one month old....my dd is 2 1/2 months old and we play during the day, tummy time (you can do that with your dc for a few minutes a day, read books, hold them close to you and talk, sing to them
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:42 AM |
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NS1976
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
I think we all have posts like this from when our children were that age. I know I definately did.
I just felt like I wasnt being a "mom." I felt like I did nothing and when I did, she had no interest in it.
That SOON changed. Megan is 9 months old now and is into everything. I have to keep up with her throughout the day and shes never bored. Sometimes we have down days..days where we dont do "as much" as others but I think thats normal.
I am sure you are doing a great job! No need to worry..not much else to do with a one month old.
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:45 AM |
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angelbear217
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
You are not a bad mommy! Little ones at that age can't do much. When my DD was that age I held her a lot, she slept a lot, sh ate, she played on her playmat a little and that was pretty much it. We also read stories. Don;t worry as they get bigger they will be able to do more then you'll have a lot more to do.
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:59 AM |
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steph4777
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
You are not a bad mommy.... I think that many times new moms worry about spending time with their newborns. A baby does NOT need constant stimulation all the time. At one month, they mostly sleep anyway. They probably will only have 1-1.5 hrs of wakefulness at this stage.
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:05 AM |
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Lucky
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
It's so tough in the beginning trying to find the way with a newborn. There aren't many activities to do with babies that young. Just talk to and hold DC a lot; that's all the interaction they need in the beginnings of life.
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:05 AM |
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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
You are definately not a bad mommy, there is not much to do at this point. When he/she is awake the best you can do is speak and sing to the baby. Maybe read some books, even if it seems they are not listening. Also, cuddling and hugs and kisses are the best thing at this point!
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:29 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Sorry to do this anonumously but...
Nope. Not a bad mom at all. At this stage of the game, it's about their needs being met & being cuddled & held.
I remember my sister coming over & saying "You feel like you should be teaching him something, don't you?" We both laughed.
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:33 AM |
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