Topic : Having a Baby Has Changed My Life

Will be ok soon and yes I will say a prayer or two for him and your family.

Take Care, Love Kelly.

I have a 2 year old little boy that I absolutely adore. The problem is that ever since he was born, I am having a hard time not being so worried about him. He has only stayed at his grandma's house 4 times. We have no other sitters for him. I am a stay at home mom. I am so worried about letting him out of my sights. It's so hard to build up trust in anyone else when it comes to watching your child.

I love being home with my son, but I have noticed it's taking it's toll. I have been with him 24/7 for 2 years, with the exception of 4 nights. Is this normal? I find myself so tired and worn out. Plus, my husband and I never have time for ourselves. I would love to go out on a date with my husband, but how romantic is it to bring a 2 year old with you? I just can't quit thinking that something will happen to him if he isn't with me. I feel like I am being paranoid, but he's my baby. I am seriously on Mama Bear Overdrive! Anyone out there have any tips? I am really trying to figure out how to calm down. If I don't' get this under control, how is it going to be on him when he's older? I dread him starting to go over to friends houses, learning to drive, and being somewhere that I can't protect him. What should I do?

if you want to get used to someone else taking care of him, and want to learn to trust someone else, maybe you should seek out a person who you htink is ok, and let her play, and be with your boy when you're at home too, first oyu stay with them, then you go do some laundry or something, letting them alone, but still being around, and after that is ok, you go out to a neighbour or the store for 5 or ten minutes, and make the periods of time longer and longer, and going further away. this might be scary, but if your kid falls when you're not there, he'll cry, and be comforted by the sitter, and it's okay, it won't be the end of the world.

it might be a good idea to find someone who's had kids, or an education to work with kids, maybe it will be easier to trust them.

just take small steps at the time, and accept that you're worried, but don't let it control you

that person that posted last just gave you VERY good advise!! thats a great idea!! im only 20.. so it hasnt been too long since i was a teenager, and i know how teenages are when their parents are too over protective. And they can be alot worse when they do finally get out. Im not meaning to scare you (in case i was) just let you know.. that your boy will be fine!! and dont over do it while hes young. you want him to grow into a socialble, confident boy right?? so you have to start sometime, better sooner than later!! i hope you can get past your fears, you deserve a break!! you've been working hard for 2 years! he will be fine! :-D 

Having my children has made my life perfect.  I'm 22 and had my twin girls 3 months after my 21st birthday.  I didn't mind what so ever!!  They are 18 months old now and are the best blessing I could've ever been given.

When I was 16 I was told by my doctor that I would never have children with out going through a lot of fertility treatments and what not.  I never really accepted that.  My husband and I had a very rough relationship and had actually split up about a week and half before I found out that I was pregnant.  Since our girls were born though, he has grown up a LOT.  He is a WONDERFUL father and the perfect husband.  I know that can't be normal for our situation and I am incredably blessed for that.

Being a mother has completed my life.  I've never understood why some people (especially those near my age) look at having children as ruining their lives.  My girls are my world and my life.  I feel blessed for every second I have with them.  Of course it gets stressful, especially with twin toddlers and I have days that I just HAVE to get out of the house for a bit (I'm a stay at home mom), but I love it.

I think becoming a mother is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me and I can't wait to have more children!