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babyin0110
LIF Zygote

Member since 12/09

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First Timers

Am I the only one who feels totally lost. We register for all this stuff and no one shows us how to use it. Am I alone? Maybe it's because I'm only a couple of weeks from my due date that I'm starting to feel really anxious but I still don't know if I'll ever know how to use everything. Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/10 10:38 PM
 
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mrswask
Pookie Love

Member since 5/05

20229 total posts

Name:
Michal

Re: First Timers

I know what you mean - I feel like that more so about actually caring for a baby - I'm clueless!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/10 10:39 PM
 

munchkinfacemama
LOVE

Member since 11/07

15800 total posts

Name:
Michelle

Re: First Timers

Don't worry! You will figure it out!

Posted 1/16/10 10:39 PM
 

wingsofsong
My 3 little loves <3<3<3

Member since 1/09

7395 total posts

Name:
Maureen

Re: First Timers

I can relate. I do have some experience, as I work in a preschool, and have a toddler niece and nephew, but it is a little scary to think my husband and I will be dealing with all this with our OWN baby in a matter of days!! I definitely recommend getting a good support system in place (like all of us here!!), Mom, MIL, and friends that have babies. That way, you can ask all the questions that you think are stupid, but people are so willing to help! I'm sure the Parenting board on here is definitely going to be as non-judgmental and super-helpful as this board has been!! You'll be great- try not to stress it (easier said than done, I know)! SO many BTDT moms have told me that you basically learn as you go in a lot of ways, and soon it all becomes second nature! Look how many people have done it before with no experience!! Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/10 10:44 PM
 

spooks
So in love!

Member since 6/06

4378 total posts

Name:
Sarah

Re: First Timers

I know what you mean. I have some experience - 12 nieces and nephews, but still that's not the same as your own. I freaked out last night, DH put together the stroller and I can't put in and take out the car seat part with out banging it! Something so simple, guess everything just takes practice, and as DH said, I'll be more careful when baby is here.

Posted 1/17/10 8:51 AM
 

Porrruss
Nya nya nya

Member since 5/05

11618 total posts

Name:
Amy

Re: First Timers

Believe me- it will all be like second nature very quickly.Chat Icon

Posted 1/17/10 8:53 AM
 

Ang-Rich
Beyond Compare

Member since 5/05

17988 total posts

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Re: First Timers

That's what the boards are for...ask away! Chat Icon

Posted 1/17/10 9:13 AM
 

mommy2B3
2 boys 2 girls!!!!

Member since 7/08

3324 total posts

Name:
M

Re: First Timers

I was in your exact place just a little more than a year ago. I had no kids in the family let alone babies, and I'm pretty young so I didn't have many friends with children at that point. I was beyond scared. But I will tell you the second that you hold that little baby in your arms, that all melts away. It's as if your mommy instincts just start going just from that point. Are there still things that are going to confuse you or make you nervous, you bet, but it gets easier as you go along. You learn quickly, and becomes second nature very quickly.

And of course if you have questions, don't hesitate to write them here, I'm sure many BTDT would love to help!

Posted 1/17/10 9:22 AM
 

kabo0831
Baby # 2 on the way

Member since 5/07

2244 total posts

Name:
Keri

Re: First Timers

i feel the same way

Posted 1/17/10 6:14 PM
 

LoveyQ
Stalkers, get a life.

Member since 11/07

12820 total posts

Name:

Re: First Timers

I haven't let myself really think about actually USING all the baby things yet Chat Icon It can be very daunting!!! We are going to take a Baby Care class (it's actually baby care, feeding, and infant cpr) but hopefully they'll go over some important things.

Posted 1/17/10 9:03 PM
 
 

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