I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and I am still not getting over not wanting others to hold the baby when she gets here.

As my due date is getting closer and closer I am still not getting over this thing of not wanting others to hold my baby. The thought of others holsing the baby is freaking me out and making me feel uncomfortable. Its just for the first couple of weeks.Despite of being close with my family in law. Am i crazy?

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DreamingOfSummer · 26-30, F

I think they just call that maternal instinct.

WildwoodFlower · 31-35, F

@DreamingOfSummer really?i think so too. Ive been having this feeling from the moment i found out i was pregnant. It just makes me feel uncomfortable. Especially when she is sooo little....i just prefer to wait for a week or 3..4

pdqsailor1 · 61-69, M

Yes but it has real effects, physical and emotional implications. @DreamingOfSummer

WildwoodFlower · 31-35, F

@pdqsailor1 you mean the maternal instincts? I do believe it has effects indeed

pdqsailor1 · 61-69, M

Of course - the hormones kick in, You make like you think you have a choice in this... you do not - it is how we are WIRED to behave in this instance. I invented a methodology of controlling wild animals - patent and everything... Ever read about a Mother bear protecting its cubs? You think this is an accident? Trust me it is NOT an accident and our most PRIMAL primitive wild animalistic nature comes out - in situations like giving birth - the protective nature of a MOTHER is not controllable - anyone who thinks differently is going to have a very rude awakening... This is NORMAL.... No amount of school, university, intellect can control this...
@WildwoodFlower

WildwoodFlower · 31-35, F

@pdqsailor1 thanks for your comment...yes it is true...ive been dealing with hormones for months now..lol. i was just rewachting a show and cried for the characters...

pdqsailor1 · 61-69, M

The procreation of the species.. the need to reproduce is a PRIMAL directive - in the bible in Genesis it is the first of 613 commandments - be fruitful and multiply... but all animals including man (and of course Woman) are wired not only to make that baby but to protect and DEFEND that baby - to the point of giving up your own life to do so... serious stuff... understanding that this is natural and NORMAL makes it easier to accept and no amount of REASON is going to change the way you feel - you feel this way for a very valid reason and purpose - you are supposed to feel this way... @WildwoodFlower