Feeling anxious about first baby?

Question

Just wanting to know if any of you young mothers had a lot of anxiety about what to do with your first baby. Did you realized how much attention you needed to watch over and take care of your new infant?

Answer 1

Yes, and I was the same with my second. Having a baby is by far the most difficult thing I have ever done and it is very over whelming. I am anxious all of the time but it does get easier. She is now 4 months old and I'm not as bad as used to be. It does get easier.

If you don't feel any better after aprox 8 weeks mention it to your doctors as it could be Postnatal Depression.  

Answer 2

Yes!! Even though I had a lot of experience with babies (I'm the oldest of six kids) I was still so nervous when it came time to take care of my own. One of the best things you can do is get involved with a group of other moms who have babies around the same age. It is so comforting to talk to other women who are going through the same things and having the same feelings as you. Plus, you get to pick their brains about how they're doing things with their own kids!