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You aren't crazy! I am such a worry-wart, even more so now that I have a LO. I try to not let it take over, but it is definitely hard at times.

You are definitely not a freak, nor alone! But it does sound like you have a high level of anxiety that therapy might help you deal with.

Now that's easy for me to say, I've had several doctors advise me to seek counseling for my anxiety and I've yet to do it. Maybe I should take my own advise.

@babyjmama: I am the same.

I cry at the thought of ALL the accidents that could happen. I am just...scared. LOs are so fragile and it is so easy to make a mistake. Now my LO is mobile and I am more afraid.
EVERY SINGLE MORNING I get nerves when I wake up before he does. I'm like, "why didn't he wake me? he is usually up by now."

It doesn't hinder my functionality and I can hide it well. I just put all my focus into praying to God to keep my baby safe and thanking God we have come this far.

p.s: thata rticle about kids being left in cars that you're referring to gave me nightmares. So sad and sick and scary..

I'm the same way. I've always been a worrier, and with LO it's way worse! I constantly think of all the terrible things that could happen. Like @TurtleDoves: that article that was posted a few weeks back was a day ruiner. I don't even know why I clicked it, it still haunts me. All I can do is pray (a lot) that she stays safe and healthy and that I am safe and healthy long enough to see her grow up.

@TurtleDoves: @MrsRoo: That article seriously messed with my head. I've had nightmares about it. One of DH's friends actually did that and I can't ever shake the fear of it. I mean... They're amazing parents and it happened to them.

You are not alone in being a worrier! I'm afraid our babysitter is going to think I'm super crazy with an extra side of crazysauce

@babyjmama: either you're perfectly normal or we are all in need of some serious therapy here! I worry all the time too. We have tile floors and now that LO is starting to walk, I am constantly petrified of her falling backwards and cracking her head on the tile. I worry about her being left in a car, even though she doesn't go to daycare and is always with me, and I still check on her throughout the night. The list of my worries could go on and on.

Everyone says that you never stop worrying about your child and I am afraid they are right. As long as it doesn't interfere with day to day functioning and/or prevent you from doing the things you want/need/should be doing, I think it all falls on the spectrum of normal.

Count me in to the worrier club!