Becoming a mom

Dreaming_of_Speed

Senior Community Member
When did you realize offically you were going to be a *gulp* mom?

I've know for close to a month that i was pregnant and we're adopting SIL in a few weeks (wow its down to weeks!) i realized this morning that i'm not just becoming a parent and having kids i'm going to be a mom! It seems so weird to think of myself as someone's mom!

Anyone else just suddenly realize that they were just having a baby, they were going to be a mommy (and a damn good one :) )

Dont get me wrong this realization makes me very happy but it also makes me nervous, I've never been a mom before!
 
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skaterbabs

Well-known member
Wow, good question! ten years ago at this time dh & I were expecting ds#1 and in last minute prep for our (Feb 17) wedding. (EDD was July 21).
I'm not sure I really ever had that moment of "I'm going to be a MOM!" with them. With DD it was "I'm going to have a baby girl!" lol (DH is eldest of 5 boys - DD is the first girl in over 50 years.)
 

Victorious4

Senior Community Member
Hehehehe - I do remember that feeling (it still hits me sometimes, LOL) :p but I don't remember when I 1st felt it. I think it REALLY set in only when she laid on my breast for the 1st time after birth - when they held her up I remember thinking "is that it?" :eek: But burst into tears & turned into Mama Bear when she started suckling for the 1st time just seconds later :D
 
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Michelle007

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I just had a baby girl Novemeber 23 2005 the day i found out i was gonna be a mom i was surprised!! I didnt know i was pregnant i had a doctors appointment regarding a surgery i was having in a couple weeks and i happened to tell my doc that i wasnt feeling good i had stomach pains and that i was throwing up at night and i just felt weird , (before this appointment i took 3 home pregnancy test all came out negative) so hes like lets do a test 2 min later i found out i was going to be a mom !! :eek: i didnt know what to say my mom was there with me she was so happy and crying (my husband and I just bought a house so i didnt know what to think) at first he was worried cause we had just purchased a home and we we're planning major renos long story short Angelina is the best thing that has happend to Jeff and I everything worked out perfect :D youll be surprised how you'll know exactly what to do when your baby arrives is so natural
 

Victorious4

Senior Community Member
CONGRATS :D

Best case, you're absolutely right that Mama Bear instinct (as I like to call it) sets in ... but if it doesn't & it doesn't for every mom for various reasons, just try to be patient with yourself - there's no perfect mom ;) Love yourself even through difficult/confusing times & you're likely to feel more confident in your Mama role, which will certainly help you & kiddo work together :)
 
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Unregistered

Guest
well said:D i agree just take your time and let everything settle in , be comfortable with your baby and dont let little things worry you. :)
 

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