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Definitely agree with Naomi on this one, is so much more common then people talk about, I didn’t feel a connection through my pregnancy and wasn’t until I got home and everything really sunk in that I couldn’t imagine my life without my boy. You could put this down to me having prenatal depression and a pretty traumatic birth, but these points aside, it’s 100% normal x
It takes time to develop a love and strong bond...baby can be like a stranger , and is totally normal...I agree, that many women experience similar feelings but don't speak about it...
i feel the exact same im27 weeks i feel him and got everything but don’t know what i’m loving or feeling x
I think you should speak to your midwife just in case you are at risk of pre/postnatal depression, but it’s my first baby too and because I’ve suffered loss I tried so incredibly hard not to feel anything but then a burst of emotions came when I found out his gender and ever since I’ve felt so many emotions but mainly pure love and protection and excitement, a milestone may just bring it all flushing to you so don’t feel bad if you aren’t feeling anything just yet🩵, I also have an anterior placenta I’m 30 weeks tomorrow and I only started feeling real kicks around 4 weeks ago and before that it was bubbles and flutters but just be sure to sit on your bed and give yourself 10 minutes to concentrate on anything you may feel🥰 have you gone for any private scans? 4D etc?x
Completely normal 🤍 speak to your midwife at your next appointment. I suffered the hard way by keeping quiet with my first but this time round I’ve spoken so openly about how I feel and now I have the postnatal mental health team coming to check on me and baby when he arrives. Simply just to chat and make me a nice warm brew xxx
I’m on my second pregnancy now. And I had very similar feelings during my first (and partially with this one too): I personally feel like it’s more common - but people just don’t talk about it. I remember when I first came home withy baby and seeing my best friend the day after who had two kids and saying ‘I think I love my dog more than this baby’ she said she felt exactly the same too when she got home with hers. You hear so much about totally being in love with your baby when pregnant and then this overwhelming sense of love when your baby comes out immediately… I certainly didn’t feel like that and obviously now I do, but it took me a bit of time. Don’t put any pressure on yourself.