Just an introduction/update for my little man

[appleberry]

So this may be a little delayed, seeing as he's almost 2 months old, but I definitely wanna brag on my boy . Reese Anthony was born on September 21, 2010 at 7:50 PM. He was 9lbs 9oz and 22 1/4 in long (yes, he's a big boy).

The past few months have been an adventure. I can't believe how much I've changed inbetween our days at the hospital, the first hectic week at home and where we are now. I develped a somewhat severe form of post partum depression, talked to my doctor and was put on medicine at about 3 weeks, and have felt better for about two weeks now. It's been so nice being able to bond with my son without feeling like a bad mother. I'm finally getting to the point where I can see that he loves me and wants me...and nothing could ever feel better than that. As much as it can be a pain, it's nice sometimes to be the only one that can calm him down .

And I sure as hell am not the only one that's changed! I can't believe how much Reese has changed physically. He weighs roughly around 13 pounds and is over 24 inches long (mostly an estimate...he has his two month check up next week). He holds up his head so well now and can almost turn onto his side. Every day, his senses develop even more. He smiles soooo often and coos with me when I chat with him.
I used to be bored sitting at home all day, but now I couldn't be more entertained!

I do have a few questions for my fellow moms though. Reese's father and I are engaged and doing very well in our own relationship. However, he's really uncertain and uncomfortable with the baby. He loves him, without a doubt, but it's almost like he's suffering from post partum. He feels like the baby doesn't want him and is happier with everyone else. He has a hard time getting him to stop crying and almost always ends up handing him to me or my mother. Did your baby's father experience this as well? How did you help him become more secure and comfortable in his parenting?

Also, even though I'm on medication, I sometimes get random flashes of guilt and depression. Did this happen to anyone else? What sort of coping skills helped you?

Thank you so much for any answers you may have! I'll definitely be posting pictures soon so you all can admire my boy

[Imagine]

I can't wait to see pictures!

[taylalatbh.]

Oh what a lovely story! let us see some pics!

[Nicolette]

I didn't suffer from post partum nor did my husband have problems bonding with our son but my best friend (who had her little girl 2 months before me) had some major depression issues, she found that vitamin C really helped her out.

As for bonding I think babies naturally bond with their mother, they just spent 9 months inside of you, they know you're they're mother and their keeper. Just keep allowing him to have baby and daddy time for them to bond, maybe they can do something special together like have a time put aside for dad and baby where they can go for a walk, have daddy read or bathe him and eventually he'll start trusting dad and being able to settle down for him more.