i feel liek i don't love my son...

I prefer to stay anonymous... what is wrong with me... I don't feel a strong sense of love for my child, unlike other mothers. I really feel just normal, even tending not to love. I've never really liked children. But I am still responsible, I breastfeed, take care of everything that is needed. I just don't love. No one knows this, including my husband. But I think he might have noticed, because he once asked, "Why don't you ever post photos of our child (on socials)? Unlike other mothers. You do like posting (on socials) a lot..." I just gave him a casual answer, I said I didn't want to invite negative comments, but actually, it's because I don't feel it's special. Is it wrong? But I do take care of him.

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I felt the same when I gave birth to my first born. I took care of him just to make sure he is surviving but have no idea how to spend time with him alone. I was so happy to return to work on my first day and I dun even look back when I leave home. Through the years, as baby grow, I slowly learn to play and engage him, I think the love grow slowly too. So give yourself and your son some time. You are not alone in not falling in love with baby at first sight. As time pass, you will learn more about the little fellow and come to love him. I always thought I will never be a biased parent whereby I feel my child is the most precious. However, I think I am wrong in this. As much as I can see his flaws, I still love him fiercely. You will too one day!!!

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