any first timers afraid? - Page 2

[heatherweh]

I'm way more scared this time around than I was the first time! :

[kai28]

I'm changing my reply. I'm now scared. Had an exchange with my mom which just brought up a whole lot of fundamental problems between her & I, and I am terrified I wont be able to stop the cycle, and be a better mom to my kid. I'm sure it'll be fine in most ways, but what if I do, actually, turn out to be my mom? I'm not sure I could handle me at that point, let alone expect a kid to thrive & be healthy & make good decisions. Moms have such great power (good or bad) over their kids.

I just don't know. But hey - I'm in it now, and will just have to the best I can. I just hope my best is good enough.

[wobblykate]

The fact that you're acknowledging the possibility makes it much less likely to happen. Or at least that's what I tell myself .

[momma2be_k]

Kai28 - I'm with wobblykate on this. The fact that you're aware, and consciously wanting to not be like that and make the same decisions puts you in a great position not to do it!