Babies not only bring joy but also lots of worries
Are you expecting a baby in the near future or have just had
one? If you are like most first time parents you are probably a
nervous wreck with all kinds of questions of what you can expect
and if you are really ready for this and will be able to handle
the responsibility if a baby. There are so many uncertainties
ahead and things that you do not know. Right?
First of all, this is quite normal. All of us wonder if we are
really ready and can handle this responsibility. You can. Maybe
you will need a little help along the way but without a doubt,
you can do it. Just remember, your life is about to change and
you have to accept that but if you are actually really terrified
of what is about to happen there is places you can contact in
order to ease your worries. Groups for people with the same
worries as you have.
This change which is about to take place in your life is not for
the worse but for the better and with it comes more love than
you can ever dream of. The feeling you get when you hold the
baby in your arms for the very first time is beyond
comprehension. For the first few months you might not get to
much sleep, not necessarily because the baby is not sleeping but
because of your own excitement and worries.
Oh yes, because both of the above will keep you up when the baby
is sleeping. The excitement meaning you constantly have to go in
and look at this little miracle of a baby and the worry meaning
you have to make sure that the baby is still breathing. To the
other people in your house hold it may seem like you have
developed some sort of compulsive disorder but you should know
that this is a very common behavior.
The part of constantly having to check to see if the baby is
still breathing is probably the worst because it can really send
you into panic from time to time since you sometimes have to get
very close to actually see that the baby is still breathing. At
times you may even have to stand there for a while because it
can be hard to tell. If this problem becomes unbearable for you
there are monitors out there which will sound an alarm if your
child should actually stop breathing.
All of this is part of being a parent and there are more
questions and worries to come. What is good about this is that
lots of parents have gone through the exact things that you are
about to encounter and there are plenty of good advice out there
for you if you are willing to take it. Remember your own mom has
been where you are now so don't just blow of all her advice some
of it can actually come in handy.
Another great place to go for information and to share other
parent's experiences is on-line. There are plenty of places to
go and read about what to expect when having a baby as well as
many on-line groups that deals with subjects relating to this.
It is important for you to know that you are not alone with your
concerns and there answers out there for you.