i also have a 7.5 month old dd. she used to hate other people holding her (even the grandparents) and now will let anyone hold her even if i'm not around. i think it's wonderful that she likes people so much and i'm pretty confident that she is attached to me. we cosleep and babywear and i think she's well adjusted.
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Enjoy it while you can...
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i agree, enjoy it whlie you can. DS1 was like that until he hit about 14 months, and could walk. Now he loves to hide between my legs. DS2, needs to be sewn on for me to be able to get anything done.
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My ds1 and ds2 started to really prefer me at that age but my ds3 takes it to the next level.
He will cry if I walk away from him, even if he's being held by daddy (who he loves so much), I have to take a shower w/him, he will yell and cry if he is not in my arms or right next to me.
It's really hard but I have to admit I kinda like it most of the time.
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I feel needed. Some days it gets a little old though!
IMO babies will run the gamut on all types of behaviors, abilities, etc., I am sure that your babe is just as normal as mine.
He will cry if I walk away from him, even if he's being held by daddy (who he loves so much), I have to take a shower w/him, he will yell and cry if he is not in my arms or right next to me.
It's really hard but I have to admit I kinda like it most of the time.
I feel needed. Some days it gets a little old though!
IMO babies will run the gamut on all types of behaviors, abilities, etc., I am sure that your babe is just as normal as mine.
Just wait.
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DS just started doing this at 9mos, and it was a lightswitch. One day he was fine and then 12 hours later (and since) he's been a basketcase except with certain people.
DS just started doing this at 9mos, and it was a lightswitch. One day he was fine and then 12 hours later (and since) he's been a basketcase except with certain people.
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Kids are all different. My DD didn't show any signs of sep. anxiety until...15 months or so?
It may be that your DD just trusts that you'll come back, yk?
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My son is 7.5 mos as well, and I cannot leave his line of sight. He's been like this for a couple of weeks and I really, really hope it ends soon. He is such a mama's boy!
Originally Posted by Evelynmia'smom I have been thinking about this lately...my 7.5 month old is showing no signs of separation distress...she doesn't seem to mind being held by others and doesn't ever really cry if I leave the room, maybe a few times....is this normal? I am practicing ap, so of course I want her to have a strong attachment to me and my dh, but it's hard to tell if she does...I know I'm probably being silly, but it worries me. Anyone else worry about this? |
It may be that your DD just trusts that you'll come back, yk?
My son is 7.5 mos as well, and I cannot leave his line of sight. He's been like this for a couple of weeks and I really, really hope it ends soon. He is such a mama's boy!
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Kids are all different. My DD didn't show any signs of sep. anxiety until...15 months or so?
It may be that your DD just trusts that you'll come back, yk?
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To contrast my social, easygoing (at least in this regard) daughter: my son is 7.5 mos as well, and I cannot leave his line of sight. He's been like this for a couple of weeks and I really, really hope it ends soon. He is such a mama's boy!
Originally Posted by Evelynmia'smom I have been thinking about this lately...my 7.5 month old is showing no signs of separation distress...she doesn't seem to mind being held by others and doesn't ever really cry if I leave the room, maybe a few times....is this normal? I am practicing ap, so of course I want her to have a strong attachment to me and my dh, but it's hard to tell if she does...I know I'm probably being silly, but it worries me. Anyone else worry about this? |
It may be that your DD just trusts that you'll come back, yk?
To contrast my social, easygoing (at least in this regard) daughter: my son is 7.5 mos as well, and I cannot leave his line of sight. He's been like this for a couple of weeks and I really, really hope it ends soon. He is such a mama's boy!
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