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I don't think I can be a parent. I have 5 weeks to go, and I am just not ready. I am so scared..any advice?
Posted on 05/30/08, 12:05 am
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Reply #1 - 05/30/08  1:35am
" i wasnt ready for my son at all. it was a suprise pregnancy and i had to adjust my whole lifestyle. but now i absolutely love my life as a mum. as different as my life is now than it was before, i wouldnt change a thing.
once u see ur baby u will be fine. u really dont know just how amazing it is until u have that bub in ur arms.
good luck, i hope things work out for u "
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Reply #2 - 05/30/08  6:43am
" i was the most un-maternal person before Matthew and i was not prepared at all, i had no idea what i was getting myself into, Matthew was also a suprise but just like JustGem i am loving being a mummy now. When your baby arrives you will no longer feel scared just love for that little person you hold in your arms. You will be fine xx "
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Reply #3 - 05/30/08  6:56am
" i know how you feel. i felt the same when i got close to having my son. youll be surprised how much your instincts kick in once you have the baby. it is a big adjustment, but youll do fine. looking back those first few weeks were nothing compared to toddlerhood! congratulations and good luck! :) "
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Reply #4 - 05/30/08  8:11am
" That is a VERY normal feeling. Things will be a lot different, but it will be a BETTER different!!!! Instincts will come and dont be afraid to use any resources your community gives you. Be as prepared as you can (have diapers, wetwipes, burp rags, ect) and that will help ease that fear. Just know that you were given this baby as a gift and you will do just fine!!! :) "
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Reply #5 - 05/30/08  10:02am
" I felt this way too, only I felt it after he was born. It was the first 2 or 3 days when we were still getting used to everything. I started freaking out and thinking, I cannot do this! But it does get easier and like everyone says your maternal instincts do kick in. You will do just fine and its totally normal to feel this way. Enjoy the last few weeks girly! "
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Reply #6 - 05/30/08  10:19am
" heelloooo i think every expecting mom goes through this and if we didnt it would be something to worry about! i was like it too i got 3 days to go now im sure although u feel like this now u will feel different when holding ur baby.... x chin up its them hormones again !! x "
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Reply #7 - 05/30/08  12:12pm
" Breath. If you weren't scared the first time that would be crazy. I was too and I love it. I thank that you being scared means that you will be a great parent, otherwise you wouldn't even care, and that wouldn't be good. "
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Reply #8 - 05/30/08  1:09pm
" Honey no one is ready even if they plan and want a baby. Its very natural to be scared of what it entails and the responsibily involved. I was so freaked out with my first! "
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Reply #9 - 05/30/08  1:28pm
" I remember getting ready to leave the hospital with my first thinking, seriously you are going to let me take him with? Is there a manual or something? LOL I didnt know the first thing about babies.

YOu will be fine, its a normal feeling! "
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Reply #10 - 05/30/08  3:35pm
" (((hugs)))) I was in your position. My baby is 3 1/2 months. You'll be ok even if you don't think you will be. Relax and enjoy the last weeks of silence and relaxation you will ever have.....Joking :)

take care "
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