Hi there
Im 12 weeks pregnant (1st pregnancy) and i have developed a total aversion to anyone (apart from my husband) touching me or my stomach. If my husband touches my tummy and talks to the baby im very happy but if my mom or sister even touch my tummy it makes me mad as a raging bull (although, thankfully, iv managaed not to show anyone my irritation). I cant tolerate my husbands 3year old nephew because he is a bit wild and is constantly hitting people, including me. Ive actually developed a mild hatred for him and i want to cause him serious harm for coming near my unborn baby in his violent manner.
I dont know what to do, i havent spoken to anyone about this. Is it normal?
Update:Thanx so much Melina and Skibabe, it really helps to know im not alone!
Answers & Comments
Completely normal :-) I had exactly the same when carrying my little girl and thankfully the only person who did, apart from my hubby, was his mother - took me by surprise and only happened once so that was ok *lol*.
Tell your husband about your fears with the nephew - I'm a high school teacher and lost my rag at the Principal because there was a kid who worried me and I wanted him moved out of my class - I was suddenly really aware that my baby was between me and him if he kicked off. It made me VERY protective :-)
And a trick I heard if they touch your tummy - reach out and jiggle their tummies right back ;-) They should get the hint and I'll bet ya they won't do it quite so much after that...
this is completely normal!talk to your mother and sister about this,and i'm sure they''ll understand.Also,talk to your husband about his nephew and your fears especially if he happens to be in the same place with you frequently.Don't worry,this is something that happens to many pregnant women
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