Don’t hand me a baby…

Eliana was back to normal today, thank goodness!!

We went to swim lessons and then My Gym. I was talking to one of the mothers, the one of the boy whose party we went to the other day, and she had to go to the restroom. She also has a 3 week old, and so she basically shoved her into my arms and asked if I would hold her.

Now…

I am still not a baby person. Some women go all crazy for them, but I don’t. You should be proud of me because I totally kept my cool. The baby was sleeping so I just kind of rocked her to the music that was playing. She made faces at me, and I was scared. The Mom came back and sat down and didn’t seem to be in any hurry to have the baby back. Of course if you are not a baby person you can’t just shove the baby back, you have to pretend that everything is cool. You don’t want to insult the mother or anything.

(OMG just thinking about this is making my skin feel funny all over. I guess this is how some people feel when looking at pictures of spider or snakes.)(I would much rather hold a spider or snake.)

I did marvel that at one time Eliana was that small. I asked how big she was now and she was 10lbs and 21 inches. I can’t get over that. Course, when Eliana was that small I was still recovering and Daniel mostly took care of her.

And that folks is the 3rd baby I have ever held in my life.If we get to babies under a month old, then it is number 2. I am just jumping up those ranks now aren’t I?

Please don’t shove a baby in my arms. At least I am not running away screaming from them anymore, but idk how to explain it without sounding like even more of a freak. Maybe I am missing something because women are supposed to be baby crazy, not I said the pie!

Then my Dad took us to Red Robin for lunch. Eliana’s choice.

I did go and work out today. I spent more time on the treadmill because there was a good wife swap on. Did I just type that? Oh goodness, what am I becoming??

ddfroger

June 13, 2013

I know what you mean about the babies. I don’t do babies under any circumstances. If I see a baby, I run the other way. You are not a freak .. it is just normal for some people. I don’t do spiders or snakes either. Re Red Robin, one of my fave restaurants, but hardly healthy so I don’t do it that often. Take care.

I think she just assumed you’d want to keep holding the baby because most people do. I tell you, as the mom, I would have been itching to take her back! When busses are crowded, I get older ladies that still try to help and scoop up Gabrielle because I have to stand. She’s big now and likes/doesn’t mind the attention, but she still doesn’t like her face being touched by strangers, and there was once when she was just under two where I felt this woman had her hostage on her lap! Gabrielle wasn’t too impressed either. I think the lady just missed having babies/toddlers in her life, because there were enough seats, we just sat down next to her and after gushing about how cute she was, asked to pick her up.

lol – I’d’ve loved to hold the baby, but I doubt I could have handed my own over that easily at that age. If someone offered, yes…on the other hand if I’d been desperate, desperate for the loo, then perhaps yes. I’d’ve wanted baby back asap though…unless the other person was desperate to hang on to him.

M.a.m.a.P.a.n.t.s

June 14, 2013

Some people aren’t baby people, or dog people, or cat people, lol I don’t think that makes you a freak. =oP

I’m with you–I don’t “do” babies. I loved my babies and my grandbabies, but really am happier once they are toddlers.

Lady Emeralyn

Just dropping by to say hi! I know I haven’t really been around – again, life gets busy! Heheh – glad that Eliana is feeling better, and wow, does time ever fly – she’s 4 already! I know what you mean about babies – I’m the same way, and still don’t want one of my own! 😉

aquaphoric

I love babies, but I know that not everyone does. It’s probably harder for people to believe that others aren’t okay with or good with babies when they have their own children, because obviously you had a baby in your life at one point. *shrugs* I don’t think it makes you a freak.

Jenntopia

Wife Swap is such a dirty little secret pleasure. Shhh… don’t tell! I cracked up at your reaction to the holding the baby because I have a very similar reaction. I’ve only held one newborn baby in my life and that was like 12 years ago! I’ve had random like 3-4 year olds climbing on me, but for some reason I’m more comfortable with that.

my own woman-again

So proud of you for not running away. Maybe you are getting a bit better as each year passes. Your day sounds like a good one to me. 🙂

Januarychild

omg I’m the same!! And I don’t like to say it because people think you’re weird but I’ve NEVER EVER wanted to hold other people’s babies!!! I was different with my own of course.. but I have no desire whatsoever to snuggle someone elses baby!!!

Ginger Rogers

I use to love babies but I think I am not as fond of them anymore. Guess I am getting to be an old grouch.

LightButHearty

June 15, 2013

I never offer to hold babies…not my thing. The Princess, of course, was different.