scared out of my wits

[tthompson2004]

I'm a single mother of  10 year old child who has ALWAYS wanted a sibling, I haven't taken b/control in over 10 yrs & I Have tried to get pregnant but just thought it wasn't to be... well, I am now 33 & Just found out Today that I'm pregnant. Needless to say, my mind is blown & I'm scared to death. Advise? Please

[SaSa28]

My kids are 4 to 5 years apart. I know the fear you are talking about. Its like you are a new mom all over again. Have faith in yourself.  You can do this.

[keaij]

@tthomapson All I can tell you is she is picking pit baby names and she is all over the stores picking clothes out. Make it an enjoyable experience let your child be in the bonding time like shopping together and picking things out. My daughter has taken over, the only thing is she likes stuff that doesnt match. Lol I know she will enjoy this. Im just a mess over the guy but thats another story.lol

[Niko241015]

Yes it help. My daughter wasnt jealousy but i did notice that she would do things to get attention. So when the baby would be asleep or my hubby or i would have the baby, one of us would take time to spend it with her doing what she wanted. Just remember it is a huge adjustment n will take time.

[tthompson2004]

Do you feel that allowing your daughter to participate so closely enhance the bond/relationship between the two once the baby was born?  I'm very worried about the jealousy issue once a new baby is in our home after 10 yrs of being an only child ...

[keaij]

Im a single mom of a 9 yr old who wanted one to and scared too ... Take it one day at a time you will get through it

[Niko241015]

Well remain calm i was in the exact switch 4 yrs ago except she was 9 n didn't plan on getting pregnant at all. So i took it day by day i also sign up for free class n events to help with baby stuff, i talk to my daughter n even let her went to an ultrasound with me. They offer a free big sister/brother boot camp n she had much fun. Everything will be ok key is talking. Congrats!

[AshRugRats]

Well I truly understand where you coming from, Im 25 with an 11 year old now pregnant with twin girls there were a lot of things running through my mind as well that gave me the jitters, but everything is fine Now relaxe take a few classes get your feet wet to experience being a new mommy all over

[emt29817]

I am 33 and ftm. I have been married for 15 years in may so I can't give an opinion of the single mom thing but I can tell you that I am scared as well. I think we all get scared at some point. We just have to take things one day at a time and focus on the happy.

[aprilj93]

Haha... remain calm lol. Teasing... I dont have the same situation but your 10 yr old should be excited if I were you I'd just take one day at a time.