I often read about how parents fall in love with their babies at first sight. I presumed that's what would happen to me, and I so looked forward to the rush of emotion when he was placed on my chest after delivery.

Well, that didn't happen. I just wanted to write this to say that delayed bonding with your babies is normal and ok, for anybody else who may be experiencing something similar.

Some people might not understand, but it took me a few weeks to like my baby. And then a few more to actively love him. From the beginning I felt protective of him and have always cared for him with no problem, but it was a different kind of feeling than I expected. It was like I just needed to get to know him.

Now at 10 weeks, I can say we've definitely turned the corner. I feel like I just gained entry to the "head over heels in love with your kid" club. He just let out a cry in his sleep and I felt it so deeply in my heart that it gave me shivers.

Motherhood is a journey, and it's different for everyone.