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MayBbaby21
Baby no. 3 coming soon!
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Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
The last time I changed a diaper, I was probably in my first or second year of high school. I had baby cousins around that time, but they're all grown up now. And DH and I will be the first in both of our families to have a child. The babies are just starting to happen with my group of friends, but other than oohing and ahhing and (nervously) holding them for a little bit, I don't have any real hands on experience.
I'm taking an infant care class next week, but it's just a one-time deal. I'm hoping that good 'ol maternal extinct will just kick in and I'll know exactly what to do.
Anyone else nervous about this?
Message edited 10/15/2010 10:01:41 AM.
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julesrbf
Baby Girl
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
I have changed two diapers in my LIFE and that was 7 years ago.
Yep.
I haven't held a baby since I was a kid and was "holding" it on the couch.
Should be interesting!
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| Posted 10/15/10 9:57 AM |
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
Absolutely I'm scared!!! This is such a big change and adjustment. I freak out about it all of the time!
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bride07
Ava Rose you are an angel!!!
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
I have ZERO EXPERIENCE. I haven't changed a diaper ever.
I am hoping it will all come naturally to me. Plus we are taking a Baby Care 101 class in 2 weeks, hopefully they will go over the basics.
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jbjames23
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
Before DS I had no experience. Your maternal insticts really kick in. Don't worry you will be fine!!
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fujamaga
Loves her babies!
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Cathy
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
I was 9 when my brother was born, so I had a ton of baby experience back then. But it's been so long (he's now 19), I'm hoping I remember some of it....
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AMLMT1
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
DH and I have zero baby experience! We have never changed diapers, and rarely get a chance to hold an infant. For some reason DH and I aren't nervous though!
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
My sister had 2 boys before DS was born. And although I always loved to play with them. I never changed their diaper, babysat, etc.
Didn't have any affect on me mothering DS. Believe it or not, it really all does come naturally. I EBFd 14 months, can probably change a diaper with my eyes closed, and love playing with him.
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MrsJakob
Naterade is Thirstade!
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Danielle
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
College was the last time I changed a diaper.
I don't even hold babies until they are at least 6 months. Oh well, I think I have to take a class.
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Babylove10
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
Although i'm the baby of the family, my mom use to babysit so i use to help her with all the kids. As I got older I enjoyed babysitting myself. I never was a natural like she was but you learn as you go.
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gporka23
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
ME!
My cousin just had a baby and when she asked if I wanted to hold him in the hospital I replied "i dont know how".. imagine the looks I got saying that with my baby belly sticking out.
I changed my god daughters diaper ONCE and she peed all over her mother minutes later 
However, my mom said when I was 8 and my little brother was born I would change his diapers like a champ... somehow 20 years later I cant do it!
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KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
Before I had DS, I had zero baby experience - never changed a dirty diaper, never really babysat, etc. I was probably the least maternal person out there! But I will say, you learn fast!! They go through so many dirty diapers and need to be fed and burped so often in the begining that you have no choice but to become a pro fast
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Bridex100
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
I had ZERO experience before DS was born. I held a baby once in my life, never changed a diaper before, never fed a baby milk or food. DH helped out a lot though. He had experience delivering babies/pediatrics and a baby brother so he taught me. DH was great.
If I could do it, ANYONE can.
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
I dont have much experience at all with babies. Ive only changed 1 diaper in my life but Ive held a lot of babies recently because all my friends are having them. DH has a 10 year old son so he's the one with all the experience.
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cityandbeachmom
Vineyard hopping time
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
I WAS in your shoes a year ago. I am sure you heard this already...it comes naturally. I never came into contact with babies at all in my adult years. I was worried too. DOn't worry!
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| Posted 10/15/10 9:11 PM |
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
None....no little kids in my family! All I have done is hold a baby from time to time. I have NO IDEA what I am doing.
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Harlow-J
Mason's mommy!
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Jen
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
Ummmm....I only changed a diaper once in my life and it was 14 years ago 
I don't have alot of experience with babies, BUT luckily DH has so many nieces that he knows alot about babies. Plus ALL of his friends have kids-and I'm great friends with so many of the wives so I have a solid support system.
I'm the first of my girlfriends to get PG so one day I'll be the expert for them.
Everyone swears though that I'll be a natural and will know what to do once our  arrives.
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TiffanyM
Love my little man!
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
the last baby in my family was 14 years ago....until 2 days ago when my nephew was born....i jumped at the chance to change his diaper yesterday and today while visiting and plan on doing major refreshing/training with him 
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CoutureMaMa
nicholas is one!!
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Re: Ok, so how many of you have zero baby experience?
Posted by jbjames23
Before DS I had no experience. Your maternal insticts really kick in. Don't worry you will be fine!!
ITA! I was so nervous when pregnant because I kept saying to my mom, how will I know how to take care of a baby? How will I know what he wats and why hes crying and when to feed him, etc etc etc. it all kicked in... naturally. u just know. you will be fine 
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