Having a baby is running me crazy!
By dmiangrcia
@dmiangrcia (29)
Spain
June 30, 2011 10:17pm CST
Well, this is my first discussion, I want to get deeper on this because I found it really interesting since the first moment.
I'm having my first child, I'm 22 and even that he came a bit earlier than what I planned, it couldn't be more perfect.
And yes, it is running me crazy, in the good way of the expression... Everything has changed, everything I used to care of has become less important and he has filled most of that part with new things, and over it all is the family...
I wanted to know if it always happends, I gess everyone tottally changes when their first child is on his way but... I'd like you to explain your experience and I'll try to learn as much as possible, even that they say you're never completely ready for this...
Cheers, hope to get nice comments.
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8 responses
@youless (112561)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Jul 11
I am also a mom, so I understand how hard it is to be a mom. You will have no more spare time since you have to take care of your baby at first. And this is never an easy job. I hope your husband and family help you so that you will feel a little relaxed. Please stand it for half a year. After that, your baby shall be peaceful and adorable and you will find it enjoyable.
I love China
@sadafsakhawat (133)
• Pakistan
1 Jul 11
is that a good change or bad change...
changes happen beacause that is the time when you turn to parents.........becoming parents is a great responsibility....brought up a child into good human.......for few months your routine ll be disturbed after that you ll get use to it....
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
2 Jul 11
hi dmiangrcia its true it drives you crazy but in a good way and my husband was as engrossed withour first born as I was, when leaving the
hospital with our first born son myhubby tucked baby Robbie under his arm like afootball, and I almost choked both with laughter and fear,oh please do not drop our child but a head nurse said" I see your husband has worked in peds as he knows how to carry a baby" well I had mydoubts on that but our child was firmly held.It is such anexperience you are overcome by this little person who is all yours and sometimes you actually almost forget daddy over there who is also your husband. so do
remember poor poppa and let him also tend to the first born.You do change a lot and things that used to matter take second place but do
not forget hubby as he had a lot to do wi th making little baby too.
I think you are right as I got pregnant again in two months and had a birl baby 11 months later she was daddy's' darling too.They filled almost every moment day and night but my hubby slipped in there during the nights but now worn out physically I went on birth control as we did not want a third child right away. sadly that second birth ruptured my uterus so badly I had to have a hysterectomy so we had to settle on our two. and 8 years down the road we lost our little daughter to pneumonia,heart breaking and it took awhile before we recovered b ut we were so glad we did have her that long. she was a special child in many ways,brain damaged bu t yet pretty and so loving and lovable and smart in a lot of ways she taught us fairness in every thing, I am not sad that we had a brain damaged child as we loved her even more.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
1 Jul 11
I guess all things that is first whether in life, work or anything we started the first time make us think. Sometimes we doubt our capabilities to cope with it,the challenges that goes with it.But unless we face it head-on we will not know the results.Sometimes we need the courage to do it because in the end you will learn from experience.
Going back to the discussion, during my wife's first pregnancy I noticed some changes in her attitude .She easily gets angry if I have not given or found what she wants.And yes some things which she wants before she don't like anymore.All these things which sometimes I think she is just fooling me.
But when our baby was born all things turn to happiness.Maybe you could asks your mother too for some advice.Hoping for your safe delivery of your child.
@febrigas (362)
• Indonesia
1 Jul 11
I did not have children myself, but once, i had take care of my nephew..
Babies are weak and sensitive creatures that need special care as a whole.
Caring for babies is not enough with just routine maintenance and regular, but also must be compassionate because it will provide comfort and security to the baby.
Cradle and cares your affections an important thing that can calm the baby.
If the baby has come of age, infants occasionally take a walk in a crowded place yo introduce him to the outside world.
Do not just shut the baby in the house constantly because it can cause the baby not be afraid to intertact with others.
Recommend also to neighbors or colleagues, as well as you can show off your cute baby.
Facilitating the baby with enough baby toys can also reduce stress levels.
Provide adequate play space either in bed or in the bedroom. If possible provide ample play space without any sharp objects in it.
Give your baby the limit to avoid falling. To temporarily keep the various collections of glassware you, or if possible keep baby's play space from where you store your glassware collection.
In addition, notice good hygine and cleanliness of the baby clothes are also your neighborhood. Keep your baby from animals to avoid pet-star of takso infectious disease since the virus from a pet. If you have a baby sister who was not much different from a baby,
ask baby brother helped keep his brother. Brother- sister relationship that fostered a harmonious child hood can carry into adulthood and they will become who get along.
@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
1 Jul 11
Your right! you go through so many changes in your body to grow a healthy baby and you try to do everything right.
But everything does change when the baby is born. This tiny life is totally dependent on you. You can love that baby but it does not always mean you instinctively know what to do.
It is a crazy learning experience and the first time we all have to learn and absorb and get through it.
I had 5 children so I learned that each baby is different and what worked for one might not work for the next one.
Enjoy the first year of life. It passes so quickly and they are walking and talking before we know it. Then we have to give them up to school. I wanted my babies to stay little longer than they did. I thoroughly enjoyed that special bond with each baby when they were tiny.
Congrats on your new son.
@mathgadiano (166)
• Philippines
1 Jul 11
For the first place, having a baby is a gift from God, It just happened it was a surprise gift for you. I can say that you are pretty excited in what will might happen next and I'm pretty sure that it will be good. I'm 21 without experience like what you are experiencing right now but I have a sitter like you who have her baby at the age of 22. Everyone is happy. Even thought her son doesn't have a Father. Just always think the brighter side.