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When will I get maternal instinct?

I've been waiting for a while, but it is not coming, my clock is ticking, I'm 33. I didn't have a healthy relationship with my mom and she left me for 7 yrs when I was 12, she was abusive and bipolar, told me many nasty things how she regrets being my mother, there was lots of abuse that made me stronger than most people I know. I still love her in my own way as I believe there is good in her as well. I think sad past is blocking me from developing any maternal instincts. What if I deliver and regret it the second it happens, or fail miserably, or feel I lost my life to some pooping and screaming creature that will send me to assisted living when I'm old? My family says it is the biggest mistake to have kids because there are too many people anyway. I won't get any help from my or my hubby's family. My mom already said not to count on her for help and that I should have an abortion if I get pregnant. However, when I see kids I get that fuzzy feeling of innocence and joy.

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  • Jason
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    You are right by choosing not to lose the gift of life which many people in the world do not have but you have, do not go with the abortion, it is a LIFELONG REGRET, you will realize what I am saying today when you see the smile of your little one

    Good Luck!!!

  • lala
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Maternal instinct is not for all woman

    Stay childless

    because you have so much trauma from your past

    that you cannot be a good mother

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    Yes you will understand later on

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