For those struggling to feel the connection...

What are you doing to bond with your baby? I’m experiencing stronger gender disappointment than I expected. I wanted a sister for my little girl. (Truly i didn’t feel a bond with my daughter until a month after she was born, but now i love her more than anything in the world.)

I’ve been trying to get myself excited for a son. I bought him some cute little sleepers and a lovey, I’m looking through names, I’ve been listing the reasons it will be super fun to have one of each.

I feel horribly guilty, but I’m still struggling to feel connected to him. Haven’t felt any movement yet. I’m mostly apprehensive about his arrival and worried I’ll still not feel bonded even when i can hold him.

How are y’all working on your connection to your baby, if it didn’t come naturally?