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[quote=Anonymous]Totally normal. And it will pass. Knowing that is huge.

I went through it with my wife. (I carried both kids.) It was sometimes hard for my wife to see that I was the only one that could soothe the baby. Ironically, there were so many times that I just didn't want to be that person. I was exhausted from nursing and lack of sleep.

Pump for a couple of feedings and give her the bottle. Leave the room. Let her be in charge of bathing alone. Let them have alone time so that she can figure it out. Have her come to each appt with the ped and be the one holding the baby.

When baby calms down with you nursing, and she appears "disappointed," tell her gently, "Honey this is temporary. It's just how it is right now. I'm the food source." Hell, show her this thread.

Finally, everyone just needs to be gentle with one another. You're all dealing with lack of sleep and this new person. Get help with meals and order groceries. Go for walks together in the evening.

The relationships that each of you have with your kid(s) will change. Our kids are now 14 and 10. There are periods when we're each "more connected" to one than the other parent. This is not a sprint--it's a marathon. You both have many, many more years to build this beautiful relationship with your child.

Congratulations to you both. [/quote]

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