Being a first time Parent
When we were little be all dreamed of getting married, having a
nice home, and having children. We all thought it would be that
easy. Then we all grew up and real life sets in. We do get
married that was pretty easy. Getting your nice house that was a
little harder. Then you have a child. All of a sudden you are
scared to death. You feel so lost not knowing what to do. All
your thoughts from when you were younger start creeping in your
mind and you start realizing that it is nothing like you were
thinking. Everyone experiences different feelings. I think that
this is how the majority of us feel.
When we bring that little bundle, that we helped create, home
from the hospital it is the scariest feeling in the world. Most
feel that they will mess up some how. The doctors and nurses are
no longer there to help us and we are not in the hospital long
enough to learn everything that we need to know. It can get a
bit over whelming. When the baby cries we are not sure what to
do. Feed them, change them, hold them, and when those don't work
we don't know what else to do. I promise it does get easier.
With each passing day it does get easier. You will learn your
child's cries. Their hungry cry will differ from their, I need
changed cry. When you get to a place where you are not sure what
to do with your baby, ask an experienced parent. If you feel
comfortable with their advice do it. If you don't then you will
know it. Every mother has a natural instinct, and it will kick
in with out you even noticing it. Taking care of your baby will
get easier and easier as each day goes by. It still can be over
whelming, but you will learn from each experience. It will make
you and your child closer.
Just remember to do the best you can and remember that this
little life is depending on you for everything that he/she needs
to survive. Without you he/she could not make it. Sit back and
enjoy every moment you have with your child before you know it
they will be all grown up and gone having their own families.
You can only experience life raising a child once with each
child. Don't miss out on anything.