Is this the "mom" in me?

Ok let me start this by saying no I am not pregnant so don't get the wrong idea from the title, no rumors please. Now that that is straightened out let me explain. Yesterday I had to take my baby (my cat) to the vet to get his vaccinations. We have been trying to prepare everything on the off chance that we get sent to Japan next year. Who knew there were such specific parameters and so much paper work to get your pet over to a foreign country? Although I am super glad I am getting prepared now because if I didn't plan they could quarantine him up to 180 days!! Anyway, back to my original point...watching my cat at the vet just breaks my heart. He had to get two shots in his legs and let me tell you he was not a happy kitty. However, he was so good about it. He was unhappy at the moment but right after he went back to his normal self and was friends to everyone. Got me thinking though...is this what parents feel when watching their kids? Just this ache in your heart wanting to rescue your little baby? I mean you can't explain why you have to do this painful thing and it just hurts me to watch my little baby cry. The only bonus...he is extra cuddly with me :). Just wants to snuggle on the sofa all night and I am more then happy to oblige! I can't imagine how I will be when the day to have kids comes...oh goodness I am going to be that over protective mom I can see it now hahaha.