I have always been protective of DS but I was one of those that grew into the love bubble. He was probably 3 mnths old before I 'loved' him and I really had to put in a concious effort cause we just weren't bonding at all. I have to confess that while I 'loved' him I didn't 'like' him until he was about 12-15 mnths

Now I am absolutely besotted with him and we kiss and cuddle and smooch alllll day looong