Bonding is happening but also I'm terrified

2w ago·1 min read

My son is 3 weeks old and he was looking at my face the other day and I swear we made eye contact and something shifted in my chest. Like suddenly all the memes about 'would die for them' made actual sense. But also I'm petrified constantly. Is he breathing? Why is his poop that color? Did I support his head correctly? I love him so much it's scary. Is that normal or am I just anxious?

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SStevenRegular1w ago

That eye contact at 3 weeks though... I remember thinking the exact same thing. Parents told me babies can't focus that well yet but whatever, I'm convinced my son recognized me. The fear part? Yeah man. You're responsible for this tiny human now. It's wild. Gets easier once you realize you don't have to be perfect.

DDanielRegular1w ago

Welcome to the club where you're simultaneously the most terrified and most in love you've ever been. The bonding sneaks up on you when you least expect it. One day you'll be covered in spit up thinking about nothing and the next you're crying because he smiled at you.

BBrandonRegular2w ago

Dude that eye contact moment hits different. I'm 3 weeks in too and I keep waiting for it to feel real but then my son does something and I'm like okay this is actually happening. The terror is normal I think. You're doing great already just by noticing it.