Comments on: I Never Felt Like ‘Mommy’ Until My Baby Was Finally Born

By: Double Cherry

Double Cherry — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:09:05 +0000

I’m glad this has been an article which has helped you all. I encourage you to reach out to other mothers in your birth months/circles and discuss this. You aren’t alone!

By: llehman

llehman — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:30:45 +0000

Thank you! Like the other posts, I am late in my pregnancy and I am waiting for that Mommy feeling to kick in. I have been feeling guilty and ashamed that even after preparing the nursery, the shower, all the ultrasounds that I still just feel like a pregnant woman. I thought this meant I was going to be a terrible mother, but now I know I’m not alone. And it doesn’t last.

By: Leigh Reep

Leigh Reep — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:51:06 +0000

Ohmygoodness, thank you so much for this article!! I am 35 weeks pregnant and it eats away at me everyday that I don’t yet feel like a mommy! I know I am. I feel her move, love talking to her and calling her mommy’s little angel. We are most definitely connected, but there is something there that is just missing. I’ve never been able to explain it and people look at me like I’m strange when I say, “Yes I’m a mommy, but I don’t really feel like it.” I’m always saying I can’t wait to hold my little girl, I need my little girl, I can’t wait to spend time face-to-face with my little girl! Finally there is someone out there like me!!

By: Franie

Franie — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:46:03 +0000

I think I’m in the same boat, I love the little guy, I get so excited when I feel him move, but I just feel like the prego woman, not a mommy. I hope when he is in my arms I feel that moment when your whole world changes

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:50:29 +0000

Thank you for this article! I am 22 weeks pregnant and struggling to feel fully connected to my baby to be. I think because of prior mc I have been too afraid to get attached, but I also feel like I’m missing out on something. As te baby has been moving more i am starting to feel the conmection a little, but it doesnt feel whole if that makes sense. It’s good to know I’m not alone! Thanks!