I have 42 links to my site over 5 days, I am happy.

While I can see where my links are posted I cant seem to find them on G**LE.
I use the link:http://................ operator but do not have any results. If I cant see the links
can the bots?
If anyone has any ideas as to hoe I can look up the links then much thanks.
(I used backlinkwatch.com also and no results, except the ones that I posted myself)