Is it normal to not bond with your newborn ?
I want to first start off by saying I’m not in any way depressed, I don’t believe I have postpartum depression. But I have had a hard time bonding with my son, I love him SO much and enjoy taking care of him but it also seems like he doesn’t notice/like me very much. He’s only 5 days old so maybe it’s too early for him to show emotion or bond with me yet, but this is my first baby and I’m worried that he just doesn’t like me.
Also any tips on bonding with him would be great, I’ve tried singing to him, rubbing his belly and face, kissing him, and holding him. But he generally doesn’t seem to care, he is 100% fine with just hanging out in his crib away from me and his dad.
Achieve your health goals from period to parenting.