Worrying

Hey Girl, don't worry. That's natural instincts installed in your mommy hardware to make sure you check up on your little one and to make sure you care. My daughter is now 3 years old but I still worry about her. When your a new mom, you constantly worry at first about all the bad things that can happen, bad people, etc. Then after a while you learn to chill out and just "keep an never ending eye" out for you little one(s). Enjoy them while their still in your sight, soon they'll be off to college or you'll be beggin to spend some time with them!

Mine are much older and I still worry constantly. Just don't let them see you worry so much, they will grow up and worry a lot too.

I totally do that. Right now, my daughter is sleeping with me - she started having nightmares. Although I originally thought it was a bad idea, I kinda like it because I sleep better. I don't have to get up at every sound - of course, my child is also three, so I don't have to worry about smothering her! (I don't ever think we could've co-slept. I'd have been too worried.) Perhaps worrying mothers are "selected for" in nature? I do notice I'm passing my anxiety on to her, so I'm trying to chill out. Try this: Find a mom - or a bunch of moms - you can trust who has a child slightly older than yours. Then, you can check in with these moms about your anxieties. It's helped me. My friend has two older children and she reassures me constantly that this or that is normal.

I definitely worry more than I thought I would. I have a four month old as well. Mostly about her not breathing as well, but also driving in the car I worry about accidents or whether her neck is okay.

Hi Paulinha917, I, like many others, also believe that worrying about your child is only natural..but only to a certain extent. I have 3 children and of course I am concerned with their safety and health but what is worrying going to solve? I have learned to turn them over to God and to trust him with them. My children are at the age now where they spend the night with friends and are away from home more often than when they were younger. I always pray for my children every morning and night. & sometimes during the day when something comes to mind that needs prayer. I just figure that if we worry too much, we are only going to worry ourself sick. Worrying can cause stress, and stress isn't good for our bodies. I wish you the best of luck and blessing to you and your child.

Hey just dont worry, Its quite natural for a new mom to feel that way. Just keep in mind that ur baby is doing fine and will grow everyday and make u feel confident about her very soon.

Well that is something that moms don't stop doing, even when the kids are older. My oldest is 23 and next in line are twins who will be turning 20 next month. I still worry every day about all 3 of them, especially the two younger ones! Kiss your baby for me! They grow up way too fast!

Perfectly normal and very typical! My baby is almost one and I still check on him. It just shows that you care for your child.

Most definitely YES. My son was diagnosed with Rheumatic Fever so I was always constantly worrying about him, checking on him, making sure he was ok with this and that.. you name it, I was always there! I think to this day I'm still worrying or overprotective of my 4 year old son and I know I need to sit back and relax on occasions and just let my son experience things for himself without having to worry whether he is ok or not. My husband has to remind me from time to time to just "let him be." I am trying though :)

I do that, and always have. I have a 3 year old and a 5month old, I still check to make sure they are breathing when they have been sleeping for a while. I am very worried about them. Because it is my job to protect them, if something happened to them I do not know what I would do. I think its natural.

I worry too much all the times..if she sleeps for too long i get scared. In fact when my daughter was born i was so scared, kept thinking of all the diseases that newborns get and kept looking for signs. I know that was being too pessimistic, but worrying comes naturally to a mother i guess.

Oh yes, I did the same with both of mine up until they turned at least one. I am still a worry wort though. Mine are 2 and 3. Now there are different things to worry about like broken bones and bruised heads, especailly when they are as rough as mine. I have to watch them every minute. You will still worry when they get sick. I hate when my kids show the slightest sign of being sick.