New baby worries?

[CuriousHubby]

Any ways to be less nervous when asked to hold a new born baby?

Sister just had her first baby and she worked hard and persevered to get her! Just feel to nervous to hold her.

Not worried I'll drop just just worried what if.

Any advice on this? My wife loves holding her

er!

[SweetJoyGirl]

I don't know how to explain this, I would say just don’t think about it. I just don’t think about what ifs when holding a baby. 🤔
I am sure either @EmmaMary or @Kelly6 can help you with a better explanation. From what I know, they both experienced mothers. 😊

[CuriousHubby]

Thanks and it's kinda hard to not in the moment freeze and say no.
Maybe next time I'll say yes and lety body just accept it.
Worst thing is if have to change clothes from vomit.

[Kelly6]

@curioushubby
This happens with every family member in family. It's not only you.
Only mom and dad feel very comfortable holding newborn.
Best is to hold or carry baby while you are sitting or wait for few days.

[CuriousHubby]

@Kelly6 thanks waiting a few days till I'm ready.

[EmmaMary]

@curioushubby

Having only just logged on and seen the mention from @sweetjoygirl (for which I'm extremely grateful, I'm naturally so sorry for not replying earlier.

No matter how much you fear, may I assure you that you will not drop your lovely new niece, this is always everyone's concern in picking up or holding a new born for the very first time.

I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that your sister will both show and encourage you what you need to do, especially in holding and cradling your niece's head which is the most vulnerable part of her body.

And as for the worry or concerns about any sickness/vomiting, I'm sure your sister will have plenty of muslin cloths on hand for any little accidents!

Now, will you please try and stop having all these worries/concerns, and instead start enjoying your new role in life as a very much loved Uncle.

[NamerOfStars]

It's natural to be concerned; you're holding a BABY, after all- both fragile AND important. If you're worried, just ask to make sure you're doing it right. I grew up with lots of little cousins, and can tell you that practice takes the fear away.

For the record, though, they don't really start being fun until they're a few weeks older and start seriously trying to figure out the world around them.

[CuriousHubby]

Really agree! Just a cute bundle of jmstress for now. Not for the grand parents and cousins.