Some believe that you are either born to be a mommy or not. Now a new study says some females are born with a “mommy gene” that determines whether you’re born to be a mom. I have to admit that growing up, way before this study of the “mommy gene”, my girlfriends and I would always talk about who was going to be a mom and who wasn’t. I was always the one everyone expected to be a mom for sure and I truly believe I will be a mom one day. But, low and behold the friend whom none of us believed even liked children was the first out of our group to have a child and she is an amazing mom. So, it’s hard for me to believe that there could really be a “mommy gene”, but maybe I’m wrong. Maybe there is a specific genetic link that make some woman more of a nurturer.
In a study with mice, researchers from Rockerfeller University determined that a single gene exists that could be responsible for motivating mothers to protect, feed and raise their young. This gene has been called the “mommy gene” by some. The researchers feel that their study gives more of an explanation as to why some woman are naturally nurturers and others are not. Good Morning America recently aired a segment on this. Watch the Good Morning America segment.
Do you believe there is a “mommy gene”? Did you grow up believing that you would be a mom? Have you ever questioned this possibility?
~Monica J~
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I never thought I would be a mother. I didn’t want that until I was married and then started seeing other people have children and that’s when it hit me. I don’t know about gene but I think some are more conditioned toward motherhood. I still want to have my own life, I can’t do that with a brood of kids so 2 is enough!
Yeah I believe that sometimes those motherly instincts just hit people. I agree that some woman just aren’t interested in being a mother, but I’m still not sure about a gene, because I’ve seen so many woman transform into great moms.
I thought I would be a good mom, but I am definitely not as affectionate as other moms. When my boys act up, I get them out of it quick! LOL!
The thought of being a mom was very far removed from me until I got married and the pressure came. I had NO idea what I was getting into, but once I looked into the eyes of my first born I get what all the fuss is about! I think the mommy gene can just “appear” because I certainly did not grow up wanting to be a mommy.
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I always wanted to be a mom but my sister did not. However once she became a mom she really just naturally fell into mommy mood. So maybe her mommy gene was hidden until after the birth. I don’t know if the gene exist but I know alot of great moms that didn’t think they would be moms. Interesting topic.
Thanks for all your comments and thoughts. It’s great to hear what woman that are moms feel and what they thought prior to having a baby. It really isn’t as cut and dry as the whole mommy gene study makes it seem. Sometimes those feelings of motherhood come after the childbirth experience. Definitely an interesting topic.
@Nellie, thanks for the nice comment on my layout. I’m so so happy you like it.