I don't have any children, so the only time I get to spend with little chlildren are when I visit friends and family, I recently held my girlfriends new born, she was so small and yawning all the time, I felt honoured to hold the baby, but was also relievedto be able to hand the baby back, I felt guilty at doing this, realising that for the mum and dad they would have to look after the baby 24/7 and for many years (and more!) to come.

I felt flushed with emotions, for my children yet to be born, for their child and how they had waited 10 years for this child who eventually decided to come, they never gave up hope and neither did we as a community for them.

I am not sure how I would feel about having chilren now, I would love to have a family but am also aware of the huge responsibility that having one entails and I see too many undertaking the responsibility too lightly indeed, so should I do the same? I guess it is an easy choice for me, if I wanted a child I could have one wiht my partner, he is reat about things and in no rush and neither am I, but then again you (I) never know what is around the corner and we at vizzed could be celebrating another new born.

I remember when my little sister was born. I was like 10, and I got to hold her... it was really cool.

I think I've only held one baby, my friend's new baby sister. She was cute. I'd like at least one child someday and/or adopt at least one.

I always feel really happen and just think to myself "maby one day I'll have a baby just like you" That dosnt sound really lame....does it.

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I felt nervous the few times I have had the honor. Worried that I might drop them or that they might cry... just general reactions for a person with no experience holding children.

I feel a lot older, and it just feels nice.
Of course, I'm pretty nervous, and try not to drop him/her

I think there fun to hold I hold my friends every now and then I like making them laugh i'm going to have a kid in a few years after I finish collage

Well, I hold babies many times in my life, because I have 5 nephews and 1 niece. But I didn't feel anything special.
I was just glad, that I wasn't the one, who had to stay awake all night to take care of them,lol

I love holding babies. But I'm always afraid of hurting them so I'm like eek help!

i hated the feeling...i get sick to my stomach at the sight of babies...im not dad material, i can say that

Basically the same feelings as Elara... When I hold a baby I feel nervous because it feels like a responsibility, even if it's just for a few moments...

Seeing my little sisters and little cousins come home from the hospital and babysitting were neat and all, but I still don't feel the need to have children. It doesn't interest me. The idea of being responsible for someone else's life and having to raise them is annoying. That's not how I want to spend my life.

I was freaking out because I did not even know what to do with a baby in my arms. I stood there as if I was a statue.

I am the same as Oraeus, I can not stand babies and I never want to have any.

THe first time I held a baby it was soooo awesome.. and complety the sweetest baby I had ever seen.

I remeber holding my little sister for the first time
I was soo happy and i still get all happy when holding
babies there just so cute But it's gross when they spit up on you.

As it was previously stated, I feel worried, and nervous because this is someone else's baby and I do not want to drop it. I find then to be entertaining at times, I find that I smile more when looking at them.

when i was 3 i held my niece when she was born

When holding other babies, I get a really nice feeling when they're just there, kinda looking around like babies do, and sometimes smiling. It's kinda awkward when they start squirming around and crying, but I guess that's just part of the learning process.

IT feels weird to me. First off, all eyes are on me, so I kinda feel nervous. And if they start to cry or act up, it really feels awkward. =P