Another characteristic of large families that are nearby,
especially those with enthusiastic grandparents and aunties: I haven't
held Nathaniel (except for nursing and one time when I exerted maternal privilege just because) for hours. I presume my child will
be returned to me at some juncture, but in the mean time, there is some serious jostling for baby time here.
I think I should implement a reservation system for baby holding time.
I could solicit pumpkin pie bribes for jumping the queue.
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That can be good and bad. It's a strange feeling when you're used to holding your infant for extended periods of time. It can also be a strange feeling when that 'passing of the baby' interest isn't there when you were hoping it would be. I remember a vacation to Tx when my daughter was a little over 1yr old. I was hoping relatives would be playing with her quite a bit so I could swim - and they didn't. Alas, they let me take my diapered girl into the pool (yuck! I know!) so we both got quality pool time.
I'm very lucky -- my family is both close by and *very* enthusiastic.
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