Is this normal?

[Minniemoo60]

My son is 7 weeks old and we had a traumatic birth for the both of us. I’m a first time Mom and just wanted opinions if I’m being too clingy with my little one. We have made a bubble with my parents (under 1 bubble) so haven’t been mixing with anyone else. I just keep getting worked up for when we can meet others especially my mother in law who takes over. I feel our son is ours and I don’t want to share him with anyone else. I guess this isn’t a good way to be because he needs to mix with others when we can but the thought of having him passed round to others really gets me worked up. Am I being too clingy?

He doesn't need to mix with others yet, have a read about the fourth trimester.

I would cross that bridge when you come to it! 7 weeks is teeny tiny, and this is a huge life adjustment. I don’t think you should label what “type” of parent you are yet (clingy, relaxed, or whatever else). Yes, your DC will ultimately need a world beyond you, but you’ll get there bit by bit, and you certainly don’t need to worry about it at 7 weeks, during a pandemic. Deep breath, I’m sure you’re both doing just fine!

Don't worry about it now when it isn't even a possibility. At such a young age it is totally natural to not want to pass your baby over to other people, especially if you feel they might want to take over.

Just remember, if you feel someone else is taking over too much and you want to take your baby back, then just do so. You don't need to be confrontational about it, just reach over and say "thank you for holding him" or similar whilst taking him back.

Awww you're not being clingy, your baby is so so tiny, just enjoy the time you have with him at the moment and try not to worry about when you have to see other people.
Babies are very good at letting you know when they're not happy- my babies were especially good at letting me know they didn't want to be held by anyone else! My mother in law made the fatal mistake of taking the baby out of my arms at 3/4 months and all she got from my very refluxy baby was screaming and shouting and being thrown up on! I was shocked that when I said with the next, "oh I'll hold on to the baby" she actually listening- she was very traumatised with the teaspoon on sick that ended up on her sleeve

Thank you everyone for reassuring me! I will just forget about it for now and like you all say keep enjoying my time with him.

You can't be too clingy at seven weeks.

Enjoy your baby