My LO is 12 weeks old now and I still haven't bonded with her. My
problem is I was really wanting a boy and was crushed when I found out I
was having a girl. I thought when she was born I would of course forget
about my feelings of this, but I'm having trouble bonding. My first
born is a boy and he will be 2 this month. I had trouble bonding with
him at first. I had trouble with postpartum depression. But this time
around it's hitting me really hard. I've tried talking to friends and
family, but all they are doing is getting mad at me and pretty much are
telling me to snap out of it. I'm feeling really alone here!! I have
been diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder, so I think this may also be why
I'm feeling the way I am. I saw a therapist today and I'm seeing her
again on Friday, but is that really going to help? I feel like a hate my
own kid and I also feel horrible for that, but I don't know what else
to do. And I can't just snap out of it. I should also put that I've had
suicidal thoughts too, but I know that's a stupid option! Is anyone
going through this or have been through this?? I would really like to
know what you have done to deal with this feeling!! Help!!!