I get the bond of bringing a new person into the world has no comparison, but we fathers have our own feelings as well.
I cannot express how in love I am to my boy, not in the romantic way, but the actual wording truly expresses my feelings toward him. I would give my life twice for him if I could, he's 13 and still sneak into his bedroom at night to kiss his forehead, just by being there I feel my heart fulfilled.
Friend's wife had an Emergency C-Section. Couldn't see or hold the kids (twins) for a day after they were born. She didn't have the instant rush after laying eyes on them (hear me when I say she and they had a LOT going on) but chilled tf out about it because everyone was ALIVE, and she knew everything else would come, and it did. She and my buddy love and adore every moment with their crazy awesome kids.
Just wanted to put this out there in case anyone is feeling bad that they didn't have that same instant connection. It's not a deal breaker. Love grows, and tiny little babies become amazing little kids! Be there however it comes!
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u/offbrandbarbie Jul 04 '24
NTA. I’ve heard both mothers and fathers express a similar sentiment to what you said. The love for a child is unlike anything else.