[Ashley]

Hello!!! I just wanted to introduce myself, and if I put this in the wrong place please forgive me!! I'm still trying to navigate my way through this!

My name's Ashley. I'm 22 years old. I've been married for 3 1/2 years to the only man in the world who could possibly put up / keep up with me. On October 14, 2009, after 2 years of trying and 1 round of Clomid, I gave birth to Gavin Nicholas. He's the best thing that's ever happened to me! I guess I'm a typical nuerotic first time mother. Everything scares me, everytime he coughs I swear he's sick, and I think that maybe my mom might actually know what she's talking about (though I'd never admit it to her face). I think that about sums it up! Thanks for listening to me ramble!

[uma900]

Hey and welcome to TriCtyMom!

It is pretty normal to worry about everything with the first one, I think. I know I freaked out when my boy spit up, sneezed a lot, or just looked uphappy. It makes you go into that "alert" state so you are always aware of everything your LO does. THAT is the most exhausting part of being a new mom, I think.

I can tell you not sweat it, but that won't make a different. As a new mom you will jump up or have your mind racing every second your LO is awake, and even asleep. I would say try to relax if you can with this different methods at several times a day. Drinking a nice cup of coffee, taking a brisk walk with baby snuggled up, a hot bath, just can make you function better.

It DOES get easier, and my baby was TOUGH, and you will worry less. But, you will still want to be that primary care giver always, you will always LOVE him SOOO much, and it gets SOOO fun with each month they grow. My son is 20 months and every day is more amazing.

Congrats on your new sweet precious boy!