First time mom fear or normal?

Question

Idk if this is normal but I have a huggggeee fear of my baby getting sick. With the flu , a cold , COVID or anything. Like it eats me alive and I get so scared and think the worst will happen. Anyone else. Is this normal or do I have anxiety issues 😩

Answer

I’m the same way! Like a huge fear and anxiety!
We have only been to all of our doctor appointments and the grocery store 4 times since March.
We don’t go ANYWHERE. And I’m not one of those people who says we don’t go anywhere but then is like well except for grocery shopping, my cousins house, starbucks, etc..  I literally mean we don’t go anywhere.  We’re still doing covid haircuts lol.
I have no idea how to get rid of the anxiety but I know we need to take some steps to start living again.

Answer

As someone who struggles with anxiety, I hear you. I have three, and I still get nervous about them getting sick, mainly my three month old since he’s so young, but I know in reality, they are going to get sick at some point in their life. You can’t guard them from any and all illnesses. Whether it be colds, flus, stomach bugs, and yes, even COVID. COVID isn’t going away. It’s going to be here for probably forever, just like your seasonal flu. Don’t let strangers touch your baby, or knowingly be around those who are sick. Wash and sanitize your hands often, especially before you touch your baby when you go out. But keep in mind, being around the germs, and maybe even getting sick, will help build immunity, if your baby is never around anyone, or out, his immune system will be weaker than it already is. There are so many things that could happen to your baby or ANYONE, that we can’t control, but do we not drive in a car because there’s a chance of getting in an accident? Do we not play out side cause an aggressive dog might charge you and attack you? Not go grocery shopping because you might catch a sickness? No your family has to eat. There is a fine line between being cautious and smart, and just simply stop living your life because you or your baby could get sick. You have to take whatever comes at you calmly and not go crazy, because your life will be miserable if you constantly live in fear. I’m going to be blunt. It’s possible your baby could get sick. With COVID? Maybe. With a cold? Probably. At some point in his life. Kids/babies get sick. And if your baby does, it’s going to be hard seeing your baby not feeling well, but it doesn’t mean your baby won’t recover. The reason why this whole COVID virus is so scary, is because it’s what’s being brought the most attention to, what’s all over social media, the news, everyone’s wearing masks because they’ve been told to or for their own personal comfort. It’s like the flu doesn’t exist anymore, or if you get cold symptoms, you automatically think you have covid and you’re going to die. Yes I know there are those who have, or have had a harder time recovering, but it’s mainly those with existing Heath issues, and the elderly. Yes, their lives matter too, that’s why if you are sick, you don’t go out and be around people. We can’t stop living our lives, because this virus is NOT going away, it’s going to be around especially during the “flu season”. Just wash your hands, be careful of who gets close to your baby, and you will be ok. And if y’all get sick, you’ll be ok too.

Answer

I know that COVID is always a threat but I was reading an article that said that rsv is way down this year due to social distancing. I felt like my daughter was sick every other week her first year of life. My son is only 3 months old now but all he has had was a little cold. I am actually thankful that people are being more careful. At his daycare, the workers don’t come in if they feel even the slightest sick. A few years ago they would still work when they had bad colds.

Answer

Same!! We just want them to be okay

Answer

It is normal but I deal with severe anxiety I have two kids and my daughter tested positive with covid I still worry about it she’s gonna get it again or if my 3 month old son is gonna get it. I’m constantly cleaning and making sure that they don’t get sick. It’s normal to worry about them things because you don’t want you sweet little baby to get sick & be in that pain. It’s understandable.

Answer

Its normal. I don't take my son anywhere but the doctor. In his 3 months of life he's never been inside of a store period

First time mom fear or normal?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey