It took me a while to comment on this post because, as you saw, I've been having my own kid-related issues. Even for an aunt/uncle figure like myself, there's so much about pregnancy and raising kids that's tricky at best and terrifying at worst. (Lack of autonomy is definitely one of those items.) I think being honest about your feelings is a lot better than trying to fit into some societal expectation about parenthood, and I think it's a good start toward a healthy parenting outlook.
While I don't have firsthand experience with gestating, I've been in the room for a delivery before (and I will be again in September), and I've spent a decent amount of time with newborns and toddlers in the last couple years, so if you ever feel like anecdotes, let me know.
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It took me a while to comment on this post because, as you saw, I've been having my own kid-related issues. Even for an aunt/uncle figure like myself, there's so much about pregnancy and raising kids that's tricky at best and terrifying at worst. (Lack of autonomy is definitely one of those items.) I think being honest about your feelings is a lot better than trying to fit into some societal expectation about parenthood, and I think it's a good start toward a healthy parenting outlook.
While I don't have firsthand experience with gestating, I've been in the room for a delivery before (and I will be again in September), and I've spent a decent amount of time with newborns and toddlers in the last couple years, so if you ever feel like anecdotes, let me know.