I don't feel connected to my baby....

[krisp]

Yes this is totally normal.

I had my DS via an emergency CS under a general anasthetic and it took me weeks to really feel he was "mine". Don't rush it, those feelings of overwhelming love will come, somtimes it just takes a little time.

In the mean time, I want you to know you are not alone, you are not a bad mother, you and your precious baby are simply in the "getting to know you" stage.

[Macca79]

Thankyou all for your support and positive thoughts. I had a home visit with our local community care nurse and speaking with her was really good. Starting next week Im going to go to an Early Bird group for first time parents and their babies who are 8 weeks old and under. She said that my experience is very common and there are other mums there who have gone through the same thing. I think it will be good to talk to them.

On a positive note i do have to say that the last few days have been slowly getting better and William and I are getting to know each other. He is awake more often now and has periods were he is happy to interact with others a little bit. Even practicing a few smiling gestures.

Thanks again all

[tiggerandpooh]

Macca 79 Bravo hun for being so brave. I'm proud of you for reaching out, and getting support. it will make a world of difference... I had to "reconnect" this time round because all my friends have big kids, not babies, and it was hard. It was wonderful to meet some new people, and new mums. And aston has some wonderful friends because of it, and so do I. The information you will gather will be great, and you will meet some new people, all feeling at sea just like you, and feel better for it. Look forward to hearing how you going darlin.