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Abnormal Clinginess?

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DD2 has been stuck like glue to me for about a month now. She really wants nothing to do with anyone else aside from when we visit her grandmothers, which I've been doing to get a break here and there. If I am sitting, she must have a hand in my shirt to rub my belly. As I am standing cooking by the stove, it's the same thing. She wants skin to skin contact. It's not so bad when I am able to sit around or if I can manage to do our activities while holding her or wearing her, but she's heavier now and my back isn't up for it for long periods.
Today, however, it has been bad! DD1 is having a random fever and feels awful. DD1 wants me to hold her and be close, but DD2 won't allow it. Tears from both of them. DD2 will headbutt DD1 or bite her if she sits in my lap. She hits her as well, screaming and crying, saying no,no. DH tries to help, but she won't have him either. Maybe for a minute or two then she realizes she's lost track of me and comes right back. She won't even let me hug DH.
Is there anything I can do? DD1 needs me, and DH is so busy with work it is hard for him to help me right now.
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Hi mama,
I don't have much advice but just wanted to offer since no one replied.

I feel your pain - my 15 month old dd has been in a crazy clingy stage for about a week now. She doesn't even want to be with my DH.

How old is dd2? Is it possible to get a babysitter so you can spend some time with dd1?

We had a babysitter come today and dd cried as soon as I mentioned her name that she was coming, then cried when she heard the doorbell. After I left, she cried for maybe a minute then had a great time.

Or maybe invite another child over for a play date who is dd2's age to distract her?

It sounds like normal clinginess to me, hopefully it will pass soon!
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