baby fever
Americannoun
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She really stresses the baby fever, leaning into the metaphor when she sings she wants a mini-me as a child.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2024
Is it possible that he may be feeling a little emotional, having a bit of baby fever, or missing that sweet stage in parenting before yelling mean words and arguing with one another?
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2020
Others have argued that baby fever is a learned desire, shaped by social and cultural expectations that are so deeply ingrained they feel innate.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 2, 2018
Despite being overshadowed by that other upcoming event, royal baby fever had ratcheted up in recent weeks — thanks in part to parking authorities.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2018
A playful breed with an oddly expressive, almost human face, this breed spurs baby fever in the most callous of hearts.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2018
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