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Worried I won’t know what I’m doing

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Laurr · 12/07/2020 14:35

I’m due in less than 2 weeks. First baby.
I feel like I don’t know anything about looking after a baby.
This is a recent worry, did anyone else experience this?
People keep saying ‘you’ll just know what to do’
I’m planning to try and BF but then I worry if I can’t I don’t know anything about it formula feeding, how much, how often etc.
I’m worried I’ll panic when he cries and not know what to do, worried incase I sleep too heavily and don’t hear him wake, worried that I haven’t got the right things he will need or the right amount of clothes.
Don’t know what I’m looking for here really but maybe some reassurance that others have felt the same?

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Dollywilde · 12/07/2020 23:37

*descendants not defendants, that sounds slightly concerning Blush Grin

Liverbird77 · 13/07/2020 03:43

You might not feel confident but please, please remember...nobody knows your baby like you do. It is amazing how instinct takes over. You recognise different cries and just respond.
I get where you're coming from though. The first night I spent in hospital with my first, I was terrified I'm case he needed a change of clothes! I literally didn't know how!! Then I had issues with breastfeeding. I was so upset. Everything resolved itself though, and it will for you as well.

CoalCraft · 13/07/2020 11:07

I think I'll probably feel like this when I'm closer (currently only 14+4) - I've maybe held a baby two or three times in my life and I'm not good with kids. At the moment I'm just sorry of assuming I'll figure it out as I go along! I'll do a lot of reading once my due date's nearer.

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