Being a NEW MOMMY

I am also a first time mom. My first experience as a mom has been a very hard one. My baby boy was born 16 weeks early and is still in the hospital. I have to drive an hour away everyday just to see my baby. I havent held him in 2 months because hes been sick. He is finally getting better, but still not sure when he will come home. It is hard to watch someone else take care of your child. I know that there is a reason i ahve been put through this. Even though it is hard I wouldnt trade it for anything because I love my little man and I thank god every day that he is alive and with us.

My two are grown... One 22 and the other 20 next month. Enjoy your daughter as soon you will be looking back from 20 years in the future and feeling like it was just yesterday when you couldn't figure out why she was crying. A little hint for all new moms babies will sometimes cry for what appears to be no reason but in reality that's just about all they know how to do when they are uncomfortable emotionally. As adults we all have those moments when we need to unwind and let it all out and can tell others just give me some space. Babies only know to cry so don't feel guilty if you have fed, changed, rocked her and she still crys. Just give her some space and let her cry. So long as she is gaining weight & reaching the physical milestones within a reasonable time-frame she is fine. Also allowing her to just have a good cry at those times will help her develop better emotionally as she will learn how to comfort herself as she gets older. Talking or even singing so she knows you are nearby will give her reassureance you are there and translate into patience and self reliance as she grows, knowing mom is there if she really needs you.

Hi there friend, Congratulations on your baby girl. She is beautiful. I haven't been a 1st time mom for many years. My youngest is 15 years old. But believe me, I still remember the feelings I had then. The only suggestion I have is that maybe your baby girl has colic. My son had this and he would cry no matter what from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It was ironic. It was like clockwork. And if you don't know any better, it is sooooo frustrating. You know she's dry. You know she's fed. You know she's been burped, however she still cries. You can usually tell it's colic because it is at the same time every day. Also they will bring their legs up and they do have pain in their bellies. All you can do is be there for her and hold her snuggly to your body. The body heat seems to really help and kind of grin and bear it. This too will pass. I wish you all the luck in the world. And believe me, your doing everything right being a mom. Sincerely, Cheryl

Congratulations for the very special gift. Me not gifted yet here. A wife but not a mom. Hoping I'd be soon to be a mom.

congratulation I think you are lucky. Being a mommy is not easy job. U have to stay with the baby all the time and feed to properly

Maybe you should give her some luke warm milk, in a bottle , that will probably do the trick , and make her fall asleep like a good baby! also research has shown that warm milk before going to bed can help a person fall asleep faster

Congratulations. I have only one child and she already 3 years old. . .. There are many good things that we experience as first time mommies. As I look back at the times when my child was just few weeks old, I could laugh at myself because I didn't know exactly what to do. At least now, she's a bit older and I am having good time with her.

I think being a mom is the best thing in the world. So I've heard. I'm not a mom yet, and not anytime soon. But I heard so many good things and sacrifices being a mom. But no matter how hard to be one, it's all worth it! I want to have babies one day, and I know it will give me joy to me and my family to add a new member. Congratulations with your little angel.. Goodluck for being a mom!

I am a first time mommy too, though my daughter is 13 months old...I remember those days in the beginning...why is she crying so much? And you're ready to cry too cuz you've done everything & she is still crying! That was my daughter in the begininng...every night between 6 & 8pm she cried & cried & cried no matter what you did...the only thing I could do was sit on the couch & nurse her til she fell asleep! Now if that wasn't nerve racking I don't know what is! Cuz she was like a clock! We could never go anywhere in the evening, I couldn't eat my dinner half the time & when I went back to work I'd be worrying the whole time if my husband was trying to cuddle her or was he leaving her there to cry it out??? Thank goodness that stage is over...other then those 2 hours in the evening she was great & a pleasure to be with, always smiling & cooing....now she is walking & babbling & getting her first tooth....so many adventures...right now we've hit this little rough patch though where she is crabby a lot & only wants mommy to hold her! She also started getting up at 7am instead of 9am...so we've changed her bedtime around & today she was really in a good mood when she woke up & now she has fallen asleep on the rug with her stuffed cat that she takes everywhere with her! And yes they are a blessing, I couldn't ask for a bigger blessing from God, even when she is crabby & crying!!

Hi, I'm not a mommy yet, but still trying to be one! When reading your discussion, I cen feel the excitement and the happiness that words can fill.. I really wish God will bless me with the 'Bundle of Joy Soon!".. Have a nice time and enjoy your motherhood!!!

hai savannah...congrats..what a beautiful moment being a new mommy.. Now i'm a mother with 2 kids..and will get the three soon.. Yes..Its amazing and surely God has blessed and trusted us with such amazing gift in the world...

CONGRATULATIONS! Babies are indeed miracle from GOD Himself. I have a son who has just turned one. Every night when I looked at him and how peacefully he sleeps, I thank God that He has granted me such a miracle. He makes our life complete and so much more worth the living. Everything that we do and decide nowadays, we do it mostly to ensure that he has a better and brighter future. Being parents have their ups and downs. Ryan has not been feeling well for the last two days with fever and I'm having a cold as well. My wife is overseas for her meeting. So, the last two nights have been trying, making sure that he takes his medicine when his fever came back and staying up to measure his temperature every hour or so. Yet, somehow, deep inside me, I'm glad that I have that opportunity to bond with him. As I held him in my arms last night as he slept (he can't sleep well with his nose blocked), I am thankful that I have that serene moment with him alone and there he is, my SON! I'm not sure whether I will be there when he grows up and watch him being successful in his life, but I want to make sure that every moment that I spent with him remains something memorable and priceless to me forever. You can visit my blog where I put down my adventures with him. Happy motherhood, my friend.

You know that feeling doesn't end with the first. I have 4 & I felt that way about all my children. It's surprising how much you feel for your children. And you really don't lose those feelings as they get older. You just feel for them in a different way because they are growing up to be wonder people. Good luck with the new baby. You'll love everything they do; until they're teenagers:)

iam a first time mom and yes its a hand full with babys all your time and attention is devoted to them my son is 4months old he heis a hand full but you get use to rutine quickly...

Hi there, well i am first time mommy but my daughter was already 1 year and 8 months now. Time really passes so quick i remember when i gave birth to her i dont know my feelings that time its a mix emotion. I also experienced everything that you are experiencing right now, well its really tiring taking care of our baby but its worth it especially when you see your baby smile at you. I am just blessed because my daughter doesnt cry all the time. Well congratulations for having a baby its truly a blessing from God so take care of your baby, keep on mylotting.

When I first time becomes mummy, I am so excited, can't believe my eyes... I am having with me a real adorable little baby, I have to handle him with tender and care. I make sure there is no mosquitoes hovering around him. There is one season, when he was very young, 1-2 mths old. That seasons, plenty of mosquitoes everywhere. I do not want to use mosquito repellent, fear of the chemicals and its residual will harm my little baby. So, I literally, physically hits 86 mosquitoes within 24 hours. I really counted one by one each time I killed them. Mother's Love is True, we only realised it when we ourselves become mum! :D