I guess it's different for everyone, but I did not have that "bond" as soon as I saw my daughter. No maternal instincts came rushing through my body as soon as she was born. I was still very lost. The feeling DOES go away, but it takes a lot longer for some people, for the first month or so of my daughter's life it felt like I was endlessly baby sitting. it did not feel like "this is my child." I had never thought about having kids prior, so she was a big wake up call in my life. It will come to you, but probably not as soon as you hold your child. Of course you will love your baby, but that maternal feeling doesn't just magically happen the second they are in your arms, for some at least. Don't freak out, it's normal. It will come to you, and you will be a great mother. I promise.

I didn't really feel a connection until my son was one month old. It'll come though. Don't worry!

I'm hoping so... thank you @elenasmommy @micahmommy15 @mommychina_

I feel the same way sometimes. I love my baby with all my heart and most of the time I do feel maternal but those thoughts do creep up on me from time to time. Just make sure after the baby comes that you take care of yourself and don't be afraid to seek help if you feel depressed because that sounds like early signs of PPD but then again it could all go away when you hold your baby

It'll go away once you see that precious baby boy. I'm praying for you

once you have that baby in your arms , im sure all that will change.