Immediate love

Definitely common! This can be a symptom of postpartum depression or sometimes it can just take some time. Give it time and also consider therapy if you do think PPD could be a factor

I’m right there with you and I feel so guilty! I have scheduled an appt with my psychiatrist because I think it’s a good time to talk about it. My son is now 5 weeks old. This never happened with my 11 year old or 1 year old.

I did not have all the feels. I think some of it was the C section & medication and all but she’s almost 3 weeks now and I’m in love. It just took some time! How long has it been since you’ve given birth

I don't have that but maybe it's just your body/mind adjusting. Remember our bodies are constantly changing and rebalancing so i wouldn't worry too much. I hope it gets better for you and you get the feelings u want. But pp is alot and it's mental, emotional and physical.

Took me months to even accept that I was their mum! I think part of that was when they started smiling and recognising/wanting me specifically. Also they were in nicu for 2wks so I think that also affected my bond and prolonged it xx

I thought I loved him right away but it was more that I felt attached and responsible and protective. It was nothing compared to how much I love him now though. Once they start to interact more around 3 months and then especially as they get a bit of personality, you start to be able to have more of a relationship and fall in love more

This article really helped me the first time around! https://theoutline.com/post/6441/post-partum-hormones-love-myth

Not with my first. I delivered him, they put him in my arms, and I looked down at him like 'What is this?' 🤣 We became so close over time. Literally my best friend and baby boy all in one' never loved anyone so much. My second it clicked a hell of a lot sooner- but that also came with the mom guilt of splitting my attention between the two boys.

You’re not alone, I felt this too & was too scared to even say it out loud. I had an innate sense of love for my son like I would protect him at all costs but i didn’t immediately feel connected. it took me about a month to feel a true connection & now it just gets stronger everyday. I believe my body needed time to settle back in & let my hormones regulate.