Emetophobe here. Had it all my life. I am early 30s and can’t think of a day that’s gone by in my entire life that I haven’t feared this. It’s horrid.
Ive seen many therapists over the years, read books and although I’m able to function day to day, and certainly not as bad as I was when I was younger, I don’t know if I can cope with having a baby.
I love and adore babies and I could see myself being a mum. I would like to go through birth and bringing up a little one. My friends are starting their families now too. However, my fear is holding me back. Not because of the morning sickness, or the baby sick or anything like that. It’s more the contagious stomach bugs that toddlers bring home from nursery and schools. I just couldn’t deal with that.
The only thing that’s giving me hope is that they are developing a norovirus vaccine. I think if I could have that now, I’d have a baby tomorrow!
i don’t want to miss out on having a baby or being a mum because of this stupid phobia. But I also know that once you have kids, it’s a commitment for life and I would want to be the best mum possible. I don’t think I can be if I’m constantly fretting about them picking up a tummy bug. I feel like I’d be a terrible parent in that case.
not sure what I want from this post. I’m just sad.