I know this might sound bad but honestly the first week I didn't feel much connection. Everyone talks about instant love but I mostly felt scared and tired. Now at 5 weeks I'm starting to feel it more but I'm worried I'm supposed to be further along. Did anyone else take a minute to bond or am I the only one?
Chaos is real those first weeks and honestly you're just trying to keep everyone alive. The connection hits different for everyone - don't stress about matching some Instagram timeline.
Totally normal dude. I was so scared I'd break my daughter that I could barely hold her the first few days. The love grows as you get more comfortable, I promise.
You're not alone man. I was the same way at first. The connection came gradually for me, maybe around week 3 or 4. Now I can't imagine life without that kid. Just give it time.
That's totally normal. I think people put too much pressure on instant bonding. With my first kid I was more anxious than connected those first weeks. By month 2 everything shifted. The bond is coming, trust me.
Doesn't sound bad at all. First week is survival mode, not bonding mode. You're adjusting to sleep deprivation and everything feeling weird. The love builds as you start settling into the routine with them.
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Man, that first week is just survival mode. I was terrified too and thought something was wrong with me. The bond came gradually for me, not like a light switch. You're doing fine.