To parents: When did you feel the parental instinct kick in?

Some people know all their lives they wanna have, love and protect their kids at the expense of their own lives if necessary

Some people have kids and don’t really truly feel the instinct to love and protect after they are the kids are born.

Some people unfortunately never get it before they have kids and never have it after either. Sometimes I see parent animals protect their young till they themselves almost die. Yet humans… sometimes they aren’t as good of parents as most animals.

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RebelFox · 36-40, F

Since the moment they laid my baby boy on my chest I split into multiple people. There will always be a part of me that is on the lookout, protecting, watching and ready to joyfully kill anyone that would hurt him. I think about it sometimes and giggle. That primal mama madness is always ready for action. I would rip someone apart.

Montanaman · M

@RebelFox Exactly. I know my wife is a mama bear, and Alfa wolf in one. 🤗💞

RebelFox · 36-40, F

@Montanaman Do you fear her slightly? 😆

Because truly it’s a madness 😆

Montanaman · M

@RebelFox oh, she's definitely one to be feared and loved and respected.
There's a method to her madness 😁👍💞

RebelFox · 36-40, F

@Montanaman Aw! She’s lucky to have your love!!! 🖤🖤🖤

NiftyWhite · 46-50, F

@RebelFox did you feel that way before you were pregnant or during? Was it a surprise to you how strongly you suddenly felt?