Is it okay to feel ready for baby but not older kids....

[Jellyfish]

My pregnancy wasn't planned and I felt exactly this way and still sort of do. I felt okay about having a baby but I really wasn't happy about the fact that she would grow up! I've always loved babies but the thought of school-age children or teenagers terrifies me. Don't really have any advice because I am hoping (like others have reassured you above) that it will be different when it is my own and we are growing together but wanted to let you know that you aren't alone! My DD is only 4 weeks old and I still feel anxious about the older stages but I'm just taking it one day at a time and enjoying her as a baby while I can

I think it is normal to have doubts, worries and concerns -- it lets you know you are going to strive for the best and that is kind of reassuring, if you know what I mean!

[rustygirl]

you'll grow with them. When I had a 4mth old I never thought I would be able to handle a 1yr old and so on. Try not to look into the future and worry about it. It is soo much easier to take it all as it comes....instead of worrying about what hasn''t happened yet

[Lisa]

I agree with all the other posts... you definitely grow with them, and when they get to a certain age, you will feel all nervous and worried around younger children and wonder how you ever coped! lol

When my DD was 5 I was a mess around my nephews and totally forgot everything I ever did when my 2 were babies... then I had another of my own when DD was 10 and it all came flooding back to me.
You'll be great honey... parenthood is a beautiful adventure

[~Raven~]

Yep I agree that you grow into the role of mothering older kids. A room full of rowdy kids will do my head in too BTW

Before you know it you are sending them off to school. The baby phase is the shortest

[Bathsheba]

Yep, all the above (previous posts are true)... you grow with them.... they teach you as much as you teach them i think.

However I have to admit that the teen years are proving to be a bit of a challenge... I don't think anything can prepare you for that... just stay "connected"... don't let your fear of losing control detach you... I have seen this happen to a few parents. If you stay connected then everything else will fall into place.... and that starts from day 1.

And yes... the baby phase is the shortest... even though at the time it feels endless.

[New Dawn]

good lord I am a mother of 3 and couldnt think of anything worst than been stuck in a room full of school age kids!!!! dont know how child care worker and teachers do it....

But like everyone else has said your kids are different they grow with you... but be warned you may never like other peoples kids... I know I can bearly tolarate some... other are lovely but some

[Lulu]

Hey they all turn into teenagers and if anyone thought of that straight off we'd NEVER start families!