Post by sleepymama29 on Jan 16, 2015 15:56:36 GMT -5
Hey ladies. My DD is 2.5 and has become VERY clingy lately. She constantly wants to be held and carried and she throws huge tantrums when I won't carry her (I've been having extremely bad hip pain and it hurts to much to carry 27 pounds!). I've heard other mom's say they went through this when they were close to their due dates. Are any of you experiencing this and if you are how do you deal with it. I've been trying to distract her but I haven't been too successful lately
Post by michelle142 on Jan 16, 2015 16:06:34 GMT -5
DS is 3, but he's always been clingy. When it started to get uncomfortable to me to carry him around all the time, I instituted snuggle time on the couch with a pile of books. He's happy to get to lay with me and read, and I'm thrilled to park my butt on the couch (and snuggle, of course).
Post by BellinghamMama on Jan 16, 2015 16:10:45 GMT -5
I am going through this right now. DS is 2 and suddenly super clingy and "mamaaaa". Whether its a natural developmental phase or because he senses something is up, I'm not sure? DH tries to play with him or comfort him and it just riles him up more. (No advice, just commiseration) It's rough! To be honest, the iPad and BabyEinstein videos are out more often lately; but it's just a season.
We're going through the same thing w/my 4yo. As it's getting closer to baby time (he even commented my belly was getting bigger), he's occasionally anxious and wants me to pick him up, sit in my lap, etc. I'm treasuring our 1:1 cuddle time, but also talking about how he will have to share Mommy and that's a good thing. I know he'll regress some, have jealousy but hope to catch him being good and try to balance b/t the 2 of them.
My 2.5 year old DD is also going through this phase. She wants me to hold and carry her all the time. I am trying my best but its hard! I am just going to try and hold and cuddle her as much as I can without hurting myself!
Post by sleepymama29 on Jan 16, 2015 17:52:19 GMT -5
You guys made me feel so much better! DR is usually clingy but has been a lot worse lately. I've just been letting her cuddle and watch cartoons and I was feeling guilty about it!
We're going through this as well. DS is almost 3 and has been suuuuuuuper clingy, whiny when things don't go exactly the way he wants, more tantrums, etc. I know that it's because he knows that a big change is on the horizon, but it's still tough. I'm sorry to see that so many other STMs are dealing with this, but also kind of relieved to know how completely normal it is.
Would sure be a lot easier to manage with a glass (or 2.. or a vat) of wine though...
You guys made me feel so much better! DR is usually clingy but has been a lot worse lately. I've just been letting her cuddle and watch cartoons and I was feeling guilty about it!
I hear ya, I feel moments of guilt or anxiety about the cartoons and iPad when I'm just out of energy; I have to keep telling myself 'its just a season' and I'm doing my best.
Post by allonsy221b on Jan 17, 2015 17:45:14 GMT -5
DD is 2 and doing the same thing! Poor DH feels so left out, she's been making me crazy. Glad and sad that I am not the only one. Hopefully they all calm down soon.
DD is 2 and today was officially the longest day in the history of the world! I'd love to say I handled it well but I can't. I'm so sick and tired of the not listening, everything is a battle and oh lordy the whining! When DD2 arrives I know things are going to get ugly. Ugh.
DS is almost 4 and we are having some mommy issues as well. He won't let DH do anything without a fit. Everything is "No, mom does it!" Extra cuddle time when I get home from work has helped a little. I'm just nervous how he'll react once the baby gets here.
Post by WittyLittle on Jan 18, 2015 5:15:43 GMT -5
ahmahgosh I find your post offensive to FTMs. YOU'RE SO RUDE! I came on to this forum to find supportive posts ONLY, if you can't relate to my personal situation then don't post...
ahmahgosh I find your post offensive to FTMs. YOU'RE SO RUDE! I came on to this forum to find supportive posts ONLY, if you can't relate to my personal situation then don't post...
For a moment I thought you were serious, then I remembered we are no longer on TB bahaha
DD is 6 and we are kind of going through something similar. I was a single mom the majority of her life, so we are super close. She has been really clingy this entire pregnancy, even more now. Granted, she doesn't want to be held & picked up all the time, she wants to be right by my side. I'm just making sure to give lots of 1 on 1 time with her, praise her for being good, and giving lots of positive reinforcement for good behavior. We talk a lot about what to expect when the baby comes and what her role is going to be in all of it. Lots of reassuring that I won't forget about her or love her any less.... Good luck!
ahmahgosh I find your post offensive to FTMs. YOU'RE SO RUDE! I came on to this forum to find supportive posts ONLY, if you can't relate to my personal situation then don't post...
For a moment I thought you were serious, then I remembered we are no longer on TB bahaha
Hehe sowwy, was just very nostalgic this morning to our normal weekend drama!
Post by kerrigrooves on Jan 19, 2015 14:54:48 GMT -5
same here, our 2 yr old is noticing some major changes, nursery, furniture moved, baby clothes etc. I try and play with her as much as possible but Im tired. She's also esp clingy to Dh and it makes me think shes "mad" at me. I saved some of her bday and xmas presents and stored them away til baby arrives. This way she'll have new toys (from the baby) and I also saved her new LeapPad gift until due date.
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