worried about being a mom.

[tabbykatt92]

so I've never really been good with kids. I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews and I'm really no good with them. I can't handle them most of the time and I just feel kind of awkward around them. now I worry that I'm gonna be that way with my son. awkward and not really knowing what to do. you think when he gets here all my motherly instincts will kick in and I'll change, or what?

[luxejess93]

Yeah it's definetly different with your own kid. He's a part of you and you feel that instant connection. And if you don't thats normal too. I've always wanted to be a mom, but I've always been scared that I will screw up with him. But my baby is 3 weeks now and so far so good :) it's hard cause he cries a lot from acid reflux, but I still love him to death and would do anything for him.

[Lilseamonkey]

It's different with your own kid lol little kids can make anyone feel awkward if you're not used to taking care of them or w/e but you've got a bond with your baby. You feel it move inside you and it's a part of you. It all comes naturally :)

[tabbykatt92]

exactly. my sister is always like change your nieces diaper you need the practice and im like. ew, no. or she'll be like babysit you need the practice and i just can't do it. but im sure things will be totally different with our own babies.

[babydue07182013]

I've never baby sat or changed a diaper in my life! Little kids actually make me nervous. I'm hoping that since it's my own I won't feel that way

[missnat84]

It will come naturally

[tabbykatt92]

lol. I'm due next week. but thanks shebby.. I definitely needed a laugh. I'm just so scared of failing him. but I guess that's normal for a ftm.

[kimjarrah]

Ive never held a baby in my life/ never been around one and im doing great raising my son :) i know when his hungry, gassy or just wanting attention, his bum is always clean and his tummy is always full. Happy little bubba! Instincts definitely kick in, nothing to worry about!!

[erikafuego]

One word.... Instincts.
When its yours its different.
you'll know what to do.
Relax :)

[ShebbyLynn92]

It'll hit you! :) your already sounding like a Mom worrying if your going to be a good Mom! We all do it.

[baysmama24]

Well you got the first part of being a mommy down, worrying!! Lol. As soon as you see you baby your life changes & everything will kick in :) Good luck!! When are you due??

[tabbykatt92]

I hope so. I'm just so scared. my husband is amazing with our baby nieces and I know he'll be awesome with our son. just don't feel like a mom yet.

[ShebbyLynn92]

Yes your motherly instincts will kick in and you'll do fine, its going to take some getting used to but kids change people! :) don't stress Mommy, I'm sure you'll do just fine.