ok, i'm getting nervous

on the way to work this morning i realized how crazy this whole baby thing is. in less than 4 months, steve and i are going to be parents and we have no idea what we're doing! when i got my drivers license i had to take classes and pass both a written and practical test. in order to inspect restaurants (yes, i use to do that) i had to graduate from college. but to deliver and raise a child, all i have to do is have sex.

we are going to be bring this little
innocent being into the world and i seriously have no idea what to do. yea, i've changed diapers before and held, played and babysat babies, but raised them? fed them from my body? put them in a car seat? known when they're sick and not just frustrated? NO! we seriously have no idea what we're doing here folks. is this something you just learn along the way? i mean, we're reading books and all, but what happens when our child comes into this world and the doctor places her into our arms and walks outta the room? what do i do? parenting for dummies doesn't cover this! this whole process is absolutely crazy!

we've chosen to take a few classes. a labor class, first aid care class and a breastfeeding class so hopefully that'll help. but this is really scary. w
hat if we screw up? what if we make the wrong decision, what if when out child gets older we screw something up and harm our relationship? what if we suck as parents? oye. there should be a screening process for parents and major classes should be required. can we count on all you guys to help us be good parents? will you help us when we have no idea what to do? this is so scary. i'm so excited to start this new journey and meet our child, but it scares the daylights out of me!


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Anonymous said…
being a parent = 1 part trusting in God, 1 part instincts, 1 part trial and error.
j razz said…
I whole-heartedly recommend you read Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Trip. His website is: http://www.shepherdpress.com/ . Just so you know, the video series based on the book is very good as well. I hope this helps you in raising your child.

Also, if it is a boy, there is a book by Douglas Wilson called "Future Men". Very good book (he is a great author as well). He wrote another book called Reforming Marriage. It was the most influential book in both my wife's and my life concerning the area of marriage. Hope they serve you well if you choose to read them. You can find used copies dirt cheap on Amazon.com

j razz
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ShannaKay said…
Totally agree with what mandie said...you trust that God will lead you and help you grow and mature as parents. There will be times when you'll regret how you handled a situation, but there will also be times you will look at your child and know that you love him/her so much that you'll do anything to be the best parent you can be.

Love you guys!! If you need anything...a shoulder to cry on and complain...or someone to laugh with...I'm here :)

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