Harry Potter Made Me Realize I Did Actually Love My Baby
I was more excited to eat an Italian hoagie than hold my baby and I worried I made a huge mistake.
After giving birth to her son, a 34-year-old woman living in New York City realized she loved him more than she ever had for anyone. Despite feeling exhausted and concerned about her lack of connection to motherhood, a Harry Potter scene from her memory made her realize her true feelings. In the scene, Lily Potter comforts her deceased son, Harry, saying "Harry, you are so loved.
Mama loves you, Harry." This moment made her understand that she would do anything to protect her baby and never lose a wink of sleep about it. For new mothers who may not feel the expected wave of love upon holding their baby, the author suggests eating a hoagie and taking time to adjust before judging oneself.
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