Letting off steam

[mumsy1014]

Just wondered if it's normal/common how I feel and trying to let off steam I think.
Since becoming a parent the amount of unwanted 'advice' / opinions from relatives/friends who are not parents.
Apparently I am over protective because it's my first child and I don't want my child to stay over at other peoples houses. Also overheard how a friend is over protective of her nine week baby because she never put her down.
Not actually bothered what people think of whether this is over protective or not. It's just examples. Just wondered if people agree that until you become a parent you just don't understand? Even though I wanted a baby for quite a while before it happened I certainly didn't realise how intense I would love my baby and what it is really like as a parent.
AIBU to find it annoying?

How old is your DC? Certainly very normal not to want them to go on sleepovers unless the child is old enough to be asking

She 9 months. Apparently because other parents allow it including my own mother with me 30 years ago. It just me being over protective

Who would she go on sleepovers with? For why?

I can’t imagine why anyone would want to spend the night with a baby if they didn’t have to, or weren’t doing a lovely favour. It’s knackering!

Mainly aunties.

I don't think you're being over protective at all. You are just being a good mum. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Agree with Callamia, there's no benefit to your dd, and she isn't a toy for others amusement.

My ds didn't spend a night away from either me or his dad until he was 9.

Thank you Kings I think you hit the nail on the head when you said she isn't a toy. There is no way I would be comfortable with her sleeping anywhere else unless it was for an important reason.