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So, I got married in my early twenties. I have two kids.
I loved them, they had great early childhoods.
I got a few marriage proposals from guys wanting kids and all I could do was try not to barf.
I logically know I don't want more kids.
...and then I see videos of babies and start thinking about dudes I used to know from like, college and shit.
Is this normal? I'm seeing something that's not there, right? Like, all the "could have beens" and shit are driving me a little crazy. I assume this will get worse as I age?
Lol...I don't have advice. I just had to say that "baby rabies" might be my new favorite phrase.
I don't want kids and I also get the "awww" sometimes when I see cute baby clothes or toys or babysit the children of friends. I honestly think it's at least partly hormonal and an instinct. Nature wants us animals to procreate and nurture our young after all.
What I do? Usually nothing. Sometimes I buy the cute baby stuff as gifts for my friends' and relatives' children. Sometimes I take the kids on a cool trip. I honestly enjoy being an auntie, but I simply don't want my own children.
I can't relate but it probably has something to do with hormones. You can acnowledge your feelings without acting on them. Would it help if you looked at your kids baby photos during those times? Try to channel those urges in a creative way.
I have the same problem, almost. At some point during my PMS (PMDD), I get that maternal feeling and it is a burden. When it goes away, I'm relieved, but emotions and logic never go together. After doing caregiving for my dad, I think I've written off the notion of caring for a child.