https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:31:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-43042 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:58:02 +0000 Mrs. Marbles 43042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt that I had a clue as to what to do, but as to what she really needed and wanted, it took time. I was very comfortable holding LM and soothing her, but figuring out exactly what was wrong was a little harder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42979 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:26:28 +0000 Rubies 42979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had NO idea what I was doing...Until LO arrived. As soon as we took her home, you're sort of forced to just figure it out and honestly, you do! It just comes to you. Trust me, I was terrified when we left the hospital but really, you just do what you need to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42977 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:23:14 +0000 heffalump 42977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had only held one newborn before my lo. I was also pretty terrified of newborns. But it does come natural with my own baby. Especially because your handling a baby 24/7 and your doing nothing else, you pick it up pretty quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42815 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:52:52 +0000 BabyLove 42815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was never really one to jump at the chance to hold babies either. I did it often, but only because I felt I was supposed to want to. I had so many dreams when I was pregnant that I'd screw up somehow. It was jarring. But, if I may say so myself, I think i've done really well. I haven't made any of the blunders that occurred in my dreams. I swear, it all just kicks in when your baby is born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42813 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:52:40 +0000 mrstilly 42813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was so natural once DS was born. I had been around kids before, but didn't spend a lot of time with babies or infants, so it was still pretty new. I knew how to change a diaper, but that was about it. I spent a lot of time wondering if I was doing things right, but actually holding and being with my son was so natural. It really was pretty easy to get into a sleep, eat, change diaper, sleep some more routine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42770 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:07:37 +0000 pelikila 42770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somehow it does seem to change. You may not know what to do all the time but go through the basic checklist of needs like Mrs. Bee said and usually you'll figure it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42762 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:03:03 +0000 Mrs. Bee 42762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i was never into babies and never wanted to hold babies at all. but it really is different when it's your own.</p> <p>just remember that when your baby is crying, they're most likely hungry, need to be changed, or need to be burped. their needs are pretty basic because they just sleep a lot in the beginning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42752 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:57:06 +0000 T.H.O.U. 42752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First off remember that you will start off holding the baby while in a hospital bed surrounded by pillows, hard to mess that one up. From there you can move slowly and get used to everything! </p> <p>A lot of it is trial and error. And don't be afraid to ask for help. The nurses are around babies all the time. One great tips one of them gave me was to undress baby for feedings to keep them awake. She also said, rub their head to get them to sleep, but tickle their toes to keep them awake. I read Happiest Baby on the Block and enjoyed some of the tips they had. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42678 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:14:44 +0000 banana 42678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was never into infants either (never really had experiences with them before). So i was SCARED when my baby came out and I didn't even know how to change a diaper. But seriously, after a few times, it becomes routine. Plus motherly instincts just sort of kick in and you know what to do. If you don't, you can always call your friends/family or ask other Bees here on HB! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42595 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:48:46 +0000 Andrea 42595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was always so scared to hold babies and had no experience. But it was so natural as soon as my LO was born. It didn't seem weird and I felt like I knew what I was doing whereas it always felt so awkward with other people's kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42590 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:44:39 +0000 autumnlove 42590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope it does cause my LO is almost here and I am afraid I won't know what to do. My mommy friends all say it is like driver's Ed...you can read and get so much advice but you just need behind the wheel experience! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-automatically-know-what-to-do#post-42584 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:40:56 +0000 DpeachLu 42584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And it has begun ....<br /> Last night I had my very first dream of having my baby girl at the hospital - and to my surprise (and real life fears) I had ZERO clue what to do with her. How to hold her, change her, feed her (when and how much.)</p> <p>I have ALWAYS been one of those that is afraid to hold newborns. In fact when I go to visit a newborn I NEVER ask to hold the baby and they usually get sort of thrown on me and I sit there uncomfortably trying my hardest not to move so that I don't move the way the parent has placed the baby on my arms.. and just counting down the seconds that feel like hours until someone else takes the baby from me.</p> <p>I'm afraid this is how I will feel with my baby &amp; my dream proved it somewhat real!</p> <p>did anyone else have a hard time with newborns before it was actually your newborn?? Did it automatically change? </p>