My son is 2 weeks old and I love him obviously but I'm not getting that overwhelming instant connection everyone talks about. I feel like I'm just following steps from the parenting books, changing diapers, watching him sleep. Is it normal to feel a bit disconnected at first? Did this change for you guys as they got older? Just want to know I'm not the only one.
Don't stress about the timeline. Some guys bond immediately and some take longer and both are okay. For me it happened gradually over the first couple months, not like a light switch. Just keep showing up and doing the feedings and diaper changes and one day you'll realize you're completely obsessed with this tiny human.
Two weeks in you're still in survival mode honestly. That bond definitely comes but it's not always instant for everyone and that's totally normal. I didn't feel it click until maybe 4 weeks with my son. You're not broken, you're just adjusting to the craziest change of your life.
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Totally get this. I think the lack of sleep the first few weeks makes everything feel a bit numb honestly. Give it some time. Once you get past the newborn fog it hits different.