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1687015 tn?1315380385

Is it normal to be scared at my age, for your first time child?

Hi guys.
im 18 years of age almost 19.
and first time being pregnant.im so scared.
im scared of things going wrong.
im scared of when baby comes, will i be a good mum even tho i look after children for a living.
im just scared now it my own. and dont want to be a rubbish mum.
so this is going through my head does anyone feel the same or felt the same. at first i wasnt happy about being pregnant i told my ex, we were having a baby i have been with him a year. and two month ago we split due to my fighting. but i told him and he is really excited he is going to get back with me and work things through and he has been so supportive. and keeps telling me im going to be a good mum. but im just scared. but im happy more than ever about me havin baby
:)
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1687015 tn?1315380385
thank you. it means alot to me. yeah thats true, my baby comes first before anyone in the world. no matter what. thanks again :)
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1687015 tn?1315380385
Thank you very much i really appriciate it. im home in two day, so ill be much happier. and not soo scared because where i am im alone in this. so its harder.
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1646392 tn?1333251893
I don't  think it matters how old you are or if it is your 1st or 5th for some people.  At least for me it is that way.  I worry all the time about how I am going to do it all.  Of course, I did worry more with my first.  It gets easier, and the worry does go away eventually.  Stay strong and know that it is normal to feel this way.  It is actually good that you feel this way because you are already more concerned about your baby then you are yourself.  That right there should tell you that you will be a great Mom.
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1276121 tn?1420860600
Dont worry your feelings are totally normal for a first time mom. I felt the same way when i was pregnant with my first at 15 and then my second at 18. Im sure you will be a great mom and love your lil one to pieces. There is no real way to prepare for a baby though, it just comes natural. I would recommend when the time comes to take all the birthing and parenting classes offered to you. I did with my first and it helped with general information. I wish you luck in your journey and were always here when you need.
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