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Dulcinea
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Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
For those who are pregnant and expecting their first child, are you somewhat dreading the thought of being a mom? Not that you don't want to, but it's just going to be such a life changing event when the baby arrives!
I'm starting to be apprehensive now that it's becoming more of a reality ! 
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SpencersMommy
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
Once you have that little baby in your arms.. you are gonna feel totally different... I was scared to death... and then once I saw him and they put him on my chest... It was lilke all the fears went away and it was LOVE at FIST SIGHT!!!! It is definetly life changing but for the better!
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| Posted 9/14/08 1:02 AM |
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QueSeraSera
Sugar & Spice
Member since 7/08 1351 total posts
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Liz
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
A little- it's mostly a fear of my life changing. I love weekends with nothing to do but what we feel lilke doing.
Things are so good right now, and my relationship with DH is better than it's ever been. I know having a baby puts a strain on marriage, so that kind of scares me....
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| Posted 9/14/08 7:30 AM |
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randella
Love my little man
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Randi
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I am very excited to experience all the, for lack of a better word, joy of parenthood (I am not the kind of person who says things like "joy of parenthood").
BUT, I am very nervous for the beginning-- being able to deal with a newborn, not knowing what to do-- I am very afraid of being overwhelmed as I tend to get stressed easily.
I just want to do everything right, as as my kid gets older, I don't want to screw them up.
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| Posted 9/14/08 8:21 AM |
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mommy2B3
2 boys 2 girls!!!!
Member since 7/08 3324 total posts
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I'm not really scared about the changes the baby will bring, I'm more afraid of knowing what to do .. theres no babys on either side of our family, so I'm not really around them enough to know much, so that scares me
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| Posted 9/14/08 8:25 AM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
Member since 8/06 6663 total posts
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Angela
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
scared is not even the word. I am very bad with change, so i think it is going to take time to adjust into being a mom. thank goodness we have 9 months to prepare!
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| Posted 9/14/08 8:26 AM |
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Dulcinea
Weekend Warrior
Member since 3/08 2530 total posts
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Dulcinea
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
It's kinda reassuring to know some of us feel the same...
I'm watching alot of DVDs and reading alot of books but nothing's really gonna prepare for the real thing. It's sorta like preparing for a test, you never know if you're gonna end up with a difficult baby who's gonna test all your patience...
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| Posted 9/14/08 4:34 PM |
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babyonthebrain
Brotherly Love!
Member since 1/08 6209 total posts
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I'm not scared I can't friggin wait!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
XOXOXOXO
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| Posted 9/14/08 4:45 PM |
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MrsRivera
2 under 2...whew!!
Member since 2/07 9876 total posts
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Beth
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I think I was scared for the first few weeks after I knew I was pregnant. FREAKED OUT is more like it.
But now, I'm totally psyched and can't wait for her to get here!!! 
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| Posted 9/14/08 5:20 PM |
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butterfly20
Party of 5 - 2015
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
last year i was scared-and started wondering if i was missing out of stuff. I mc'ed then spent time building my life closer to the way i wanted it...... i dont feel scared anymore- althought if i did give birth last year I know that I would have felt calm and reassured once the baby was born and in my arms
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| Posted 9/14/08 6:02 PM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
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A
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I'm so scared!!! I wonder every day if I'm ready for the responsibility. My Dh is really calm about the whole situation and tells me all the time to relax, and everything will work out fine. I worry about everything, so it is not easy for me to relax.
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| Posted 9/14/08 6:32 PM |
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Katie111806
Team Pink!
Member since 12/06 5349 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
Posted by Alli06
I'm so scared!!! I wonder every day if I'm ready for the responsibility. My Dh is really calm about the whole situation and tells me all the time to relax, and everything will work out fine. I worry about everything, so it is not easy for me to relax.
Same here...I am very nervous, even though this is what I dreamed of all my life!
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| Posted 9/14/08 6:41 PM |
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lkrpaul
Becoming a Big Brother!
Member since 5/07 2541 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
Posted by randella
I am very excited to experience all the, for lack of a better word, joy of parenthood (I am not the kind of person who says things like "joy of parenthood").
BUT, I am very nervous for the beginning-- being able to deal with a newborn, not knowing what to do-- I am very afraid of being overwhelmed as I tend to get stressed easily.
I just want to do everything right, as as my kid gets older, I don't want to screw them up.
This is pretty much how I feel. I'm more scared of "getting things right" and knowing what to do than my life changing. I also get stressed really easily, so that worries me.
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| Posted 9/14/08 6:44 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I feel like we're 'taking the plunge'.
We have such a serene home.... it's our refuge. I'm a bit worried about how it will become chaotic with kids... I'm simply riding on my faith of the statements all parents keep repeating to us... that you'll never regret it and it will make life more complete...
but yeah, I'm nervous!
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| Posted 9/14/08 6:48 PM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
Posted by wannabemom
I feel like we're 'taking the plunge'.
We have such a serene home.... it's our refuge. I'm a bit worried about how it will become chaotic with kids... I'm simply riding on my faith of the statements all parents keep repeating to us... that you'll never regret it and it will make life more complete...
but yeah, I'm nervous!
Ditto that!! I'm not nervous to be a mom, I'm nervous how it's going to change our quiet, comfy little life. I love my house and how we've decorated, I'm anal about keeping things clean and neat and I'm more nervous about how the baby is going to change all that. I know it sounds silly but that's what makes me more nervous than anything.
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| Posted 9/14/08 8:42 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
from a BTDT mom, all I can say is when your baby arrives, instincts kick in and you will just know what to do. Best of luck, it is the most amazing journey. 
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| Posted 9/14/08 9:06 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Member since 1/06 19197 total posts
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Michelle
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I always thought I would be, but I'm not. Maybe that's because I still have another 20 weeks to go. But I'm so excited to meet my little girl and be a mommy. I'm even more excited to see my husband become her daddy. 
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| Posted 9/14/08 9:10 PM |
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shapla79
Where Does The Time Go?
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I was more worried about labor and delivery than I was with what to do when my little guy arrived. Your instincts will kick in when you hold your baby, if not...the Parenting board is very helpful 
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| Posted 9/14/08 10:14 PM |
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I was totally freaked out my first trimester. And well before I even got preggers, anything related to giving birth grossed me out.
Not anymore though. I am totally looking forward to it. I think because I've had several months to wrap my brain around it.
I think this is normal stuff, because my SIL is newly preggers and is going through the same feelings I was several months ago.
I am very much looking forward to becoming part of the "mommy club".
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| Posted 9/15/08 6:11 AM |
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Goobster
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Member since 5/07 27557 total posts
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
The only thing I am scared of is being too worried...and not knowing what to do (but I know this will all come in time). I just don't want to be a nervous wreck and that scares me!
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| Posted 9/15/08 6:52 AM |
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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
Member since 5/05 11618 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
To all the first time mommies:
The Parenting board is a LIFE SAVER. I'm naturally a neurotic in every other facet of my life- yet I am a really laid back parent. I can't help but feel like it's from the amazing insight and advice (and especially support) that I have gotten from that wonderful grup of women,.
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| Posted 9/15/08 8:21 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I wasn't at all. It came very natural for me. I am more nervous about having a almost 3 yr old and a newborn more then anything.
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| Posted 9/15/08 8:23 AM |
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MandyK07
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/07 652 total posts
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Mandy
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I m not really scared but nervous as well. I'm is really excited to be a mom, but I feel like I really don't know what to expect and what to do in the beginning. I have no babies or young children in my family...so I'm lacking in that experience. But I'm sure I'll get the hang of it quickly. 
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| Posted 9/15/08 9:07 AM |
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JennZ
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
I think Im more scared of getting him out!
The whole mom thing, I think Im as ready as I can be. It will most def be different, but Im ready for it.
I may have a way different answer for you in Feb.
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| Posted 9/15/08 9:25 AM |
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Goobster
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Member since 5/07 27557 total posts
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Re: Anyone Scared of Being a Mom?
Posted by Porrruss
To all the first time mommies:
The Parenting board is a LIFE SAVER. I'm naturally a neurotic in every other facet of my life- yet I am a really laid back parent. I can't help but feel like it's from the amazing insight and advice (and especially support) that I have gotten from that wonderful grup of women,.
I am sure this is true. I would be lost without the guidance of the LIF ladies, that's for sure.
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