i honestly remember when Evie was 6 weeks and feeling like i had finally bonded with her. I was really disappointed that i didnt have that feeling when she was born and when i first fed her. i had trouble feeding her - i had blistered and bleeding nipples which (obviously) made feeding very very painful and i dreaded feeding - so when you're feeding 1.5hrs at a time every 3 hours it makes it hard to feel anything positive for anyone!!
When i look at my baby now i know that noone in the world knows her like i do and that we share a bond like no other, it breaks my heart that i didnt realise what a beautiful gift she was sooner - but i blame it on hormones and the whole bleeding nipple thing!
Dont feel down if you havent bonded with baby yet, the very fact that you are concerned about it shows your compassion and i'm sure that as soon as it 'hits' you you'll be down for the count and wont ever want to imagine going back to life BC (before child).
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