I am very maternal and nurturing, and I breathe a sigh of relief that I don't have children because it would be too emotional draining for me.
My cat had a problem last month, and as I was taking him to the vet - I had a panic attack.
I have been dealing with my dog's illness for six years and it is stressful. My pets are definitely my children - they aren't any less loved than a child would be. They receive a lot of love and nurturing from me just as if I were their mother.
I don't know too many women as nurturing as myself!