I was very scared that Alison would get sick if she came into contact with someone who was sick. Since she was so little, this could have been deadly. It bothered me that everyone insisted on holding her (which we said no to many, many times) and getting in her face. ~~Stacy
If reasonable protective measures don't calm you, and you feel constantly anxious about your baby's health or development, your struggle may be less about the actual risks to your baby and more about your own feelings of defenselessness. Here are some suggestions for feeling less intensely raw and powerless once your baby is home:
