I’m so not ready…

November 9, 2007 on 5:13 pm | In Uncategorized | 4 Comments

It is hard to believe that exactly 32 weeks ago, Catherine became a mommy when Noah was born at 34 weeks… which is exactly how far along I am right now.  I am so not ready.  Catherine had Noah via emergency C-section after she had been on bed rest in the hospital for 2 weeks.  So, that probably helped speed her along the path to being ready for mommyhood.

Over the next couple of weeks I’ll reach other milestones.  Next up is when Sue had her twin dragons at 35 1/2 weeks (about Thanksgiving for me).  We’ll see if I’m any closer emotionally to being a mommy at that point.  I’m not scared at all of the labor and delivery.  But I’m terrified of taking the little guy home and having to take care of him.  The tiny little infant is going to be totally depend on us.  For many years, yes yes I know, but in the beginning he will be so fragile.  Right now, today, I do not feel that I am ready for this challenge.  But are new parents ever ready?

4 Comments

  1. I’m not a parent myself but I just wanted to reassure you that you guys are going to do great!! I’ve seen friends of mine become parents and while I could never quite imagine it before it happened, now it’s hard to think of them before they were parents!

    Comment by Christine S — November 9, 2007 #

  2. Remember Catherine being afraid that Noah’s head was going to pop off? Babies are made of tough stuff and your little boy will be just as tough and just as adorable! (And his head won’t pop off, really!)

    There’s nothing to describe the feeling of when you first hold your baby. Nor is there anything to describe the feeling of when you and Scott first bring your baby home. It’s incredible!

    You guys will do great! *HUGS*

    Comment by Sue — November 10, 2007 #

  3. Well, the bad news is that you’re never ready. But, the good news is that you are never ready, so there is nothing to fret about if you don’t feel ready; it is perfectly normal, and there’s really nothing you can do about it! (Helpful, no? LOL) Yes, babies are delicate and you don’t want to run over them with a car or something. But we wouldn’t have made it this far as a species if babies weren’t tougher than we give them credit for, so don’t worry. Trust me, if DH and I, who both had virtually zero experience with or around children or babies, can do this, so can you!

    Comment by Erin — November 10, 2007 #

  4. I don’t have any kids but I have been around plenty and had to look more than after my fair share, and they are cute enough that you won’t want to give them back :) At least when they are babies 😉 I’m sure you will do fine.

    Comment by nic — November 12, 2007 #

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