Not feeling as bonded with 3rd baby. 7 weeks post partum

[EarthMama]

I am 7 weeks post partum and sadly (will not admit this anywhere else) do not feel as bonded with my 3rd baby. I love him and think he is cute but don't feel as into him as I felt with my 1st and my 2nd...his pregnancy was tough, I moved 5x as we tried to get settled and the whole thing was a whirlwind. Now I have my sweet baby but my bonding feelings are not as strong as with the other kids. I feel slightly detached, I guess?

Anyone else feeling iffy about bonding 7 weeks in? Will this get better as he grows? I occasionally get a smile from him but it's not a frequent thing yet.

 

[minties]

I had this with my second, pretty scared about getting the same issue with my third.

I did eventually fall madly in love with #2, I can't pinpoint exactly when or how but it did happen.

 

[EarthMama]

I had this with my second, pretty scared about getting the same issue with my third.

I did eventually fall madly in love with #2, I can't pinpoint exactly when or how but it did happen.

That's what I've heard too, that if the intense bonding doesn't happen right away it will come eventually. I mean, he's my child, I love him, take good care of him, and AM bonded to him. It just doesn't feel like it did the other 2x. I do feel a lot more bonded when he smiles, of course.

 

[minties]

It probably took until Sophie was about 12ish weeks before I felt closer to her. It's so hard isn't it . At least you feel like you love him, I don't think I even liked her all that much!

 

[Laucu]

I'm also 7 weeks postpartum with my 3rd.

I think it's harder when you already have 2 kids to look after - there is just less time and you're constantly juggling. I constantly feel torn and guilty, but I know it will get easier.

The bond is there for you, and will get stronger and stronger xxx

 

[Left wonderin]

Just wrote a huge post about this on another thread . Maybe we can all keep each other company and give support?
Ill post the Link
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/baby-club/2394558-dont-love-my-baby.html

 

[ArmyOfUs]

I felt the same with my second. He is now 15 weeks and over the last few weeks I am starting to feel a bond growing. My first was a much happier baby, I some times wonder if that is why. But
I feel sad for my second...as if he kisses out on my "love at first sight" first few weeks