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Yes from the moment I set eyes on them Fathers were not very often at the birth in those days also all my grand children god greatest gift to us our families xxxHowie

Fiona, my first baby was an emergency c-section too, and I remember waking up and thinking 'How do I know he's mine?' Lol. He'd been washed, dressed, and fed. Felt like he could be a neighbour or friends child!

I'll be honest. With mt son, it was a traumatic birth that was a month earlier than expected, and I didnt feel as though he was 'mine'...all he did was scream for 3 months! I hadn't expected that. But by the time he was 7 months old, I adored (and adore) him. I fell in love with my middle child (a girl) the day after she was born; and our youngest and final child, a 9 month old girl, I fell in love with when she was about 2 days old. Its a taboo subject I suppose, with so many mums feeling guilty. Hormones and nerves have a lot to answer for!

I had an emergency C-Section with my first, so was put to sleep for it. Didn't seem to take it too well and didn't become fully awake for about 12 hours after, was told I woke a few times but drifted off again. When I did wake the next morning, still not feeling too good, I looked over at the side of the bed and there was a baby there. Was the strangest feeling, I looked at him and couldn't help but think he could be any ones baby. So I guess no I didn't love him straight away but it didn't take long, he's 20 now and I love as much as I did back then. Fiona. x Forgot to mention, I had my 3 girls myself and as soon as they were in my arms and I looked at them I knew I loved them, lucky for them I still do even though 2 of them are going through that teenage stage!!!

all three of mine were loved before they were born. I love the feeling of them moving and the bond for me is there in an instant. doesnt mean they dont drive me mad now lol

Instantly, Grandchildren too from the moment they were placed in my arms they felt as if theyw ere 'mine'. ann Glos

Or did the love have to grow?