When does the bonding actually start happening?

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2d ago1 min read

I know I'm supposed to feel this instant connection to my newborn but honestly right now he just looks like a tiny angry potato. My wife seems to have this natural thing with him and I'm just here changing diapers and wondering when I'm supposed to fall in love with this little guy. I don't regret him at all but I'm wondering if I'm broken or if this takes time? Other dads experience the same thing?

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BBrianNew Dad2d ago

Dude, the angry potato phase is totally real. Honestly took me a few weeks before I looked at my kid and actually felt like we were connecting. Don't stress if it's not instant, it'll hit you when you least expect it.

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DDavidNew Dad2d ago

My son was the same way at first. The bonding really ramped up once he started following me around and we could actually do stuff together, even if it's just sitting outside. Give it time, man.

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MMiles B.Regular2d ago

The hormones hit your wife different so yeah, she's probably already in love mode while you're still figuring out how to hold him without panicking. Totally normal. Wait til he smiles at you on purpose - that's when it clicks.

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