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To think my baby won't know who I am?

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HarleyQuinn21 · 04/03/2021 17:20

Hi all,

I have a beautiful five week old baby but sadly since he was born I've not been able to be his primary care giver as my dad was very poorly and in and out of hospital, He sadly died on Monday. I was lucky as I had a lot of support from DH and MIL but really they've been his primary care givers for the last five weeks, from next week till he's about seven months I'll be his primary caregiver (before he goes to nursery) will this be enough time for him to get to know me as his mummy or have I missed the window and he won't love me as much? I don't know if I'm being stupid but I'm just really worried he won't bond with me now ..

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weightedblanketlove · 04/03/2021 21:02

I'm do sorry about your Dad and the difficult time you have had. This is now your time to grieve and also to have time with your baby.

Take your time, do skin to skin contact, talk and sing to them, enjoy cuddles.

I would also suggest considering counselling. I fund very useful a couple of months after losing a parent.

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