Has anyone experienced a severe aversion to their pet during pregnancy? I've got severe nausea at the moment (9wks) and not only the smell but the sight of my hamster is completely revolting to me!
(Yes, I'm the weirdo that posted a few days ago about whether hamsters can cause pregnancy risks!) I usually walk dogs for a neighbour who is shielding as well but now they suddenly give me the heebie jeebies as well.
We got the hamster after TTC for ages with our first - I'd got to the point where I thought it would never happen, at least not without IVF, so I decided to cheer myself up and get a pet to replace my previous hamster who passed in Dec. I picked the new creature up from the animal shelter on New Year's eve and BAM! BFP two weeks later.
I am a massive animal lover and have never experienced this feeling with a pet before. I keep the hamster cage clean but everything about the little critter revolts me from his little tail to his facial expressions. Needless to say I feel TERRIBLE because I do feel a strong responsibility to the hamster and it's a crap life to have an owner who isn't interested in you. Part of me wants to rehome him but the guilt is massive! I'm curious to know if anyone had similar pet aversions, if they went away in the second trimester and how you dealt with the situation? Thanks - a very guilty pet owner :(