Guys, is it just me or is it really hard watching other people holding the baby (family aside, most of the time)? I can’t stand it and have to leave the room when the grandparents/in-laws hold him.
My baby is 5 weeks old so still in my newborn bubble. I’m deliberately holding off visits because everyone only cares about the baby 😅 and is just desperate to hold him but I don’t want their hands on him. I resent the idea of playing “pass the parcel” with my baby, I worked so hard to get him here safely and he just seems to be a real novelty for family, friends, neighbours, random people I see dog walking…
Am I being weird? My mothering instinct is just so protective and I want him all to myself (&my husband).
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Absolutely normal. Baby is still TINY!!! And immune system still compromised. Just stay strong and if you don’t want ppl to hold them (and DEF not kiss them) just say. Or better yet don’t see ppl 🤣 I certainly wouldn’t let just anyone hold my baby esp at that young.

I think that’s normal to an extent. But just remember you’re not meant to do it alone. It’s ok for someone to hold the baby while you eat or shower or get a minute of peace. I had twins and I was so grateful any time someone took them off my hands for a few minutes. That’s your village!

I feel exactly the same! (Also 5 weeks!) She gets treated like a little toy passed from person to person so they can have a photo! Have started inviting people over less and less because I was getting so irritated by it 😂

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I don’t have a baby yet but I will be delivering soon :)