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Feeling like a failure

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user1494361872 · 09/05/2017 22:06

My little boy is about to start weaning on to solids and then it dawned on me I've never felt like he has connected or bonded with me.
I've feel like I've missed my chance, am I normal to feel this way?
I'm so upset and I feel like I've failed, my husband and Mam tell me I'm being silly and he's a happy normal baby. but can't help this feeling of dread and getting teary.
I love my baby so much and I keep going over and over in my head, have I cuddled him enough? Did i let him cry to much? (Not on purpose, I mean was I not quick enough to settle him better) I should have tried harder with breastfeeding. I shouldn't have gone out with my friends so soon? Is this routine ok? When I look at my friends and there babies they seem to have such a lovely connection and are so incontrol and organised.
I just want to fix things and make it better and I have no idea where to start.

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AuntyElle · 10/05/2017 13:20

Flowers for you. I have no direct experience but I have definitely heard others saying very similar to you. You sound like a lovely mum. I hope someone else will be along to reassure you.

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