new mom - does the fear fade?

[Anonymous]

It is normal to feel some apprehension. I think there is always something to be scared about, but we learn to deal with it much better over time as we get used to our role as parents.

Just as an aside, too much anxiety can be a sign of postpartum depression. If you find these feelings are too much to cope with, it's worth at least discussing it with your doctor. Please, I'm not trying to make you worry about something else, but it is important to be able to recognize the various signs of postpartum depression in case they do apply to you.