Can't stand people touching baby
Show your support
And just make sure they wash their hands :)
I think @Daniela gives really good advice, but also yes, I felt the same especially with my MIL holding the baby. I think it was the entitlement and her judgements. She tried to take her out of my hands a couple times without asking. Then there was a time early on when I told her the doctor recommendation was not to let anyone kiss the baby and she rolled her eyes and kissed the baby while I was holding her in my arms. I am still seething about that 4 months later. She also kept making comments about how lucky I am that my baby doesn’t “need” me because I am exclusively pumping so I can send her off with my milk in a bottle. I had no problem with her before my baby was born, but she crossed a few boundaries and so I just hated handing my baby over to my MIL. It would bother me so much. Plus she would then pass my baby off to my SIL or her brother without asking and I just felt like the woman was trying to take away all of my control.
@Michelle I’ve had a similar experience with my MIL and my Dads wife. I’ve had a hard time with people holding my babe too and now my husbands even more territorial than me. It’s tough, I want people to hold him but hate the disrespect and entitlement.
I was like this with my first! I thought mostly because of covid.. but I think its common with first time moms to feel this way
I totally felt the same and just didn't give him for a while. Don't be afraid to say NO. It's totally fine.
Let that baby soak up all of the love. I see so many people posting how they have zero people around them and zero support, I know people can be frustrating and our patience is INCREDIBLY short right now, lol... but appreciate that you have them there when you need them... take advantage and get a shower in, or just take a few minutes for yourself. I'm adjusting bc I can't turn off, even with the help, but we're just wearing ourselves out. Utilize your resources!! Goodluck :)