When Parenting Isn't What You Thought
9 years ago
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A question...
Ezra and I just got back from Costco and while we were there he was soooo fussy! I took him out of his carseat and was holding him over my shoulder bouncing him. The very nice lady behind the returns counter said "let me hold your baby for you" and suddenly I realized I'm a freak about my baby!!! I had visions of this sweet woman dropping him, or of her sweater being covered with some horrible disease..or worse. If I had known her this would be a different situation (I have no problem with our friends from the ward or work holding him). I smiled and said that he was very particular about who holds him...she didn't seem offended but here's my question...what do you say to people when they offer to take your baby and you really don't want them too? AND do the insane worried thoughts ever go away?
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I always said...you can't be too careful with a newborn. I'm sorry, I am just very cautious about my baby and getting ill. Thank you for trying to help.
I have never been in that situation, but I am a freak about germs, and even when a stranger just even touches their hands, face or head I start to get uncomfortable. Sorry I couldnt help you with your question, but you arent the only one that feels that protected over their baby.
OOhhh, I hate it when strangers do this. I just say "No, its ok I'm fine". But hello? I don't go up to random people asking them if I can hold their obvious newborn, even if it's screaming bloody murder! It's like the strangers that try to peak in the babies car seat and touch their head. Are you freaking kidding me!! Don't touch my kid! Especially my newborn! Can you tell I'm passionate about this subject being a nurse and all, and knowing how germs can create problems for babies.
Now that Ri is older and he's had every germ possible, I don't worry so much. But when he was a baby, I worried about everything. Its normal to feel that way, so don't feel bad telling people they can't hold him:)
I was...am concerned about someone running off with my kiddos. I haven't had anyone ask in a long time, but I think I said something like, "Thank you, I appreciate it, but I think I can manage". That way, your nice and acknowledge their sincerity but you get what you want. Just a thought!
This is all really good advice! Thanks friends. =)
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