No way are you being overprotective! I'd be the same way. He's just a baby and he's been through the wringer. My Charlie is 5 months old and he's big ... I'm guessing about 8.5 pounds now. I hate leaving him. Usually my dad is here but he's on vacation for the past 3 weeks so I've had to leave him alone for a couple of hours at different times. I hate it.
I even cut my date (with the love of my life) short the other night. I insisted we go out early before it got crowded, and then he wanted to stay out and I said no, I have to get home to Charlie (mind you, I have 4 kids, too!) I did invite him here but he had to work the next day and didn't feel like driving all the way to my house.
Last night we had a REALLY bad thunderstorm. Two of the kids were in bed with me and so was Charlie. He was really nervous. But he quited down as soon as he was snuggled next to one of the kids.
Back to your topic: You are a GREAT mom. Keep him as safe and healthy as you can. It's not worth the chance. |