#nesting headcanon

LOL! Love this.

I literally just picture this as a '90s coming-of-age story. They hate it, but slowly, they make friends, get into Omega hijinks, and ultimately have to start a band for the school's talent show to use the prize money to save their club or dorm.

Or something like that. Lol

I can totally see times where they all band together to help make a nest or support a fellow Omega through a heat. The Bangs Incident ™️. Trips to town where they meet up with friends or people from other schools. Dances. Clubs.

Depending on your verse canon specifics nesting materials can differ greatly! 

Not only can they differ from omega to omega but also one should take into consideration to the climate in which one lives in as well!

For this reason, it can be assumed that there are certain fabrics that are used in nests can be seasonal. Sort of having a combination of fabrics for each of the seasonal changes or over arching weather climates. 

You’ll find that most nests contain fabrics that are cotton based for their versatility in both warmer and colder climates. Omegas who tend to run hotter or live in a climate that is mostly warmer temperatures with most likely have nesting materials that are cotton, linen, and some wool blends. While summer nests might not be as big and cushy they tend to have more materials draped around said nest like see through curtains, mesh netting, or silk panels. This gives the illusion of a cozy nest without sacrificing airflow or feeling exposed and vulnerable. 

For omegas that might run cooler or live in colder climates, they will tend to have a larger hoard of nesting materials. Like a summer nest, likely materials would include cotton and wool blends. But here’s where things can get interesting! 

Consider that omegas in colder climates or in the dead of winter will be drawn to having faux fur and silks as a part of their nesting hoard. There’s just something uniquely primal about the presence of fur in the nest. Unlike a summer nest a winter nest will have significate walls, going back to the primal need to protect them and potential young from winds. Winter nests will contain more pillows and plush to help with the structure integrity of the nest.

However this has not stopped Alphas from sneaking into nesting classes and learning how to make some pretty damn comfortable ones.

Hello! I’m am not too sure and I’m only going off what I’ve heard and have been told by others. 

Food cravings. And weird food cravings at that. 

Will be sleepier, the child/children are zapping the energy from their Omega parent.

Mood swings are a thing, but not all the time.

Will build and rebuild their nest. One day it may be perfect then the next it’s not worthy of their children. 

Will drive their mates insane, and fill them with constant worry. Along with pride. 

For nesting styles, it’s purely up to the Omega who is pregnant. Whatever fits their mood.

The place they choose to nest usually are their bedroom or the child’s future bed room.  

Some Omegas are very particular about who comes near or in their nest. Sometimes they won’t even let their mate in the nest at times. 

Imagine two (or more) omegas scenting each other and rolling around in a nest all happy and safe, kinda halfway between consciousness and a ‘happy drop’. They keep pumping out pheromones and scenting each other, purring up a storm! I guess you can imagine mutual scent bombing which is a concept that’s been done a lot. But they kind of get stuck! They are drugging each other with all these happy brain drugs and they can’t ’wake up!’ They need someone to rescue them from the cuddle loop or they might forget to eat or drink.

Think an adorable version of a rat king haha.

Sorry for this weird rant? I was just consumed by it like I was possessed by the omegaverae Gods!

Dawg, this is quite literally one of the best headcanons that I have ever seen with my own two eyeballs.

ADORABLE RAT KING!!!!!!!

No fr, this is amazing. I always liked the idea of Alphas or Omegas being so happy they go feral but happily, so much like your happy drop.

Is this four years old? Yes. So sorry for the late response. Lol. I hope you have been able to get more pillows and blankets since then.

Anyways, here are some random nest headcanons.

Hoarding is common in people who nest. It's neither bad nor good, it's just common. That blanket you had since middle school that has holes and stains? You're taking that to the grave.

I know this has been mentioned before, but there are for sure sorts solely dedicated to nesting materials. There are gimmicky ones where it's like if you have a whimsical-themed nest or if you like superheroes. Think BTS, Spider-Man, or Minecraft inspired nest materials. lol

In my au, beds and nests are often separate. It's not uncommon for someone to nest in bed or for the nest to become the bed. I view nests as an almost sacred thing. It's a place for pure isolation with or without a partner, a safe space.

^ A follow-up; You will often find nests in corners of rooms, closets, bathrooms, basements, or generally anywhere that would be dimmed and cool/hot. Depends on the person. The most important part is that there's enough room for the nester and partner. If they have pups, there needs to be room for them too.

A lot of older houses have designated areas for nests. They are often filled in or forgotten about, seeing as nester has free range of where they wanna nest.

Nesters make different nests in different spots. Depending on their moods, they will switch up where they relax.

Nests aren't strictly for mating, contrary to popular belief. However, sometimes a nester will make nests for specific purposes; sex, sleep, birthing, etc.

Nesting can also be done platonically. "Come over bestie, we're nesting."

To nest is to bond, not like "bond", but to have time together. Hence it's so easy to have platonic and/or romantic relationships in them.

This is just random, but I feel like the textile industry would be as hell profitable compared to any other business.

There would often be a lot of new technologies for nests. Quick drying or slick-proof sheets, temperature-controlled nest mattress, scent pods, new textures being created.

I’mma be real with you, I don’t really do poly headcanons well.

We all know that omegas nest. Duh. And they are like really good at it. But consider how important it would be for an alpha to present their den to the partner they are courting. The specifics can vary depending on age so let’s work through from pre-presented alphas to adults.

Pre-presentation Alphas:

Their big thing is collections and collecting things to make their space inviting. Of course there is going to be soft things because an alpha, though not presented yet, will want to be comfortable. They will have an obvious place that is reserved for nesting but like birds they will collect all sorts of miscellaneous objects for décor. For the younger ones this would look like pockets stuffed with rocks, sticks, flowers, shiny objects, etc. They don’t really understand what exactly they are going to do with said objects but there is an instinctual need to have them. Yes even that crumbled up whatever that was probably a food wrapper at some point. These little alphas will not be deterred from creating a den.

Newly Presented Alphas (approx. 1-3 years post presentation):

Here’s where things can get really interesting. These alphas are slowly moving from an anything and everything den aesthetic to something more cohesive. Though it should be started that they can go through several phases of preferences before finally landing on something that is their own aesthetic. Buckle up parents, just because they wanted you to buy shades of blue last month doesn’t mean that you won’t be found buying yellow the next month because your little alpha changed their mind. 

Also be considerate that as they explore relationships and pack connections that then den preferences could change. Obviously an alpha’s den is their own space 99% of the time but their instincts can sway them to want to please whoever they are wanting to impress. It’s natural and there’s no need to panic!

Grown Alphas: 

Once they’ve moved past the stage where they are constantly changing their minds a grown alpha will finally reach a point of self actualization and have experienced enough aesthetics to create something that is uniquely them. This is especially important as they reach the ages to start properly courting or allowing outsiders into their own space. Nesting materials are of highest importance, do not let yourself forget, but it is more about *how* everything is set up around them. While an omega is mostly focused on the nest specifically, an alpha is more focused on the area surrounding the nest. This includes things like lights, placement of the nest within said room, wall décor, proximity of a bathroom and escape exit, and also showing that they can provide for an omega’s basic needs like having snacks and drinks on hand. 

As for courting goes it is very special to an alpha to let them control when you are allowed into their den space. You don’t enter an omega’s nest without permission also applies to an alpha’s den. The presentation of the den by an alpha (or even a beta partner in certain circumstances) should fall near the end of the courting timeline. It requires a certain level of trust because a den is a direct reflection on the alpha who is presenting it. This can be a highly stressful event for alphas, so you want to make sure that you are responding appropriately. But if you as their partner enjoy and appreciate their den make sure to praise them above and beyond, creating an even stronger bond with your alpha. 

The term ‘den’ does not only describe a very specific space but for an alpha living on their own it can include the whole dwelling place. This can be an entire house (including front and back yard as well as the geographical location of said dwelling place) or a specific set of rooms.

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