I know where you coming from Butterfly. I guess we all have to do what makes us feel safe.
I'm kinda unconventional and adore my darling little cats to death, and won't change my relationship with them now that I have a baby. I guess I'm not the type of mother who gets frantic and anal over these things, (honestly those woman drive me mad....hehehe). I'm probably the odd one out but that's me. My baby has been fine around my cats, and everyone is happy :)