Even though I have a "angel" baby, I have to say I didn't feel a true bond with her until she was about a month old. I didn't have that hospital bonding experince because she got sick right after birth. Then, in my first week home I developed a fever and couldn't really go near her. After that it was hard doing so much for someone and not getting a reaction. Once she began to recognize me and started smiling I started enjoying her a lot more.

I agree, getting out will help you with that trapped feeling. DH and I decided to not take her to public places until she was 2 months and it was rough on me. I felt like a prisoner in my own home.