I remember the first time I held my son. The connection was not instant.

I remember my first thought being "what do I do now?". Then looking around the delivery room for the adult to take over, only to realize that that's me now.

For me it took a couple of days.

It took soothing my son to sleep a few times to build my confidence and to prove to myself that I could do this.

It took him sleeping on my chest. Skin to skin contact.

No matter what it takes for you, just know the feeling of connection, bond, joy, and love will come.

And oh the joy it brings.

- Chad Vrla
Founder of TheIntentionalFather.com

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