How did you feel when you had your first DC?

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This is inspired by how often people on social media seem to act like they are in some sort of happy baby bliss bubble. I know social media is often a fake idealistic glance in to others lives. But for me I found having my first DC a real shock and a lot harder than I realised it would be. I love my DC more than anything but often wonder if I am alone in how I felt at the start?

I was very immature and hadn't a clue what I was doing, but I muddled through. I was very tired, breast feeding non stop, and didn't put her down for months. I think being young meant I didn't get so tired, didn't worry about housework, what other people thought, plus there was no social media or internet, so just got on with it as best I could. I had tears, mastitis, a cold flat and not much money but friends still visited. Ultimately I look back with fondness knowing that as soon as I saw dd she was perfect.

Total rush of love and contentment , very easy baby .
I knew it wasn't the same for everyone and was very grateful.

I had Dd at 37 and I was glad I waited. The birth was horrible, 2 failed inductions and an emergency section. But once she was here, I felt that bond instantly. It took a few days for my milk to come in, but once it did I was lucky in that I had no issues with breastfeeding either. However, I ended up with an underactive thyroid and late diagnosed pnd. It was all worth it though.