[bksvol-discuss] Re: OT: Parenting
- From: Monica Willyard <rhyami@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:41:00 -0400
Hi, Julie. I think most women are pretty scared and nervous during
their first pregnancy, even when the baby is wanted very
much. Before my daughter was born, my mom bought me a doll that was
the size of a newborn. I used it to practice changing diapers and
practiced dressing it in clothes I'd actually use for my
daughter. I'm a little embarassed to admit that publicly, but it
might help someone to try doing that. I had fed and held babies
before, but I hadn't ever tried doing diapering or dressing a child
that young. My mom's thoughtful support before the birth made
caring for my daughter so much easier. I was still scared,
especially when I came home and realized that it was just me and
this tiny baby depending on me to know what to do. I found out
later that most parents feel that way, blind or not. You will be a
good mom, Julie, and Leno will be a loving dad. I have no doubts
about that at all. Once you're settled in a good church, that
community will give you some added support as well. It's likely
that some of the older women will take you under their wing, and you
can ask them for feedback on your baby's appearance or about how to
do little things like fasten a car seat or high chair. (smile) You
and Leno will be in my prayers.
"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today!" Will Rogers
Monica Willyard, rhyami@xxxxxxxxx
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