Only wants mommy

[cowpoly959]

Lately my LO will not tolerate being around my husband if I am not around. He will cry until I come back. Last night it got really bad. I'm just talking about going in the other room to do a few things, not even leaving the house. He goes to daycare (both are women) and does fine with them and my mom. No fuss. Is this just typical for this age?

[jennyinheaven]

DD isn't doing that exactly but all of sudden she breaks out crying and hysterics in front of both my in laws and my parents. She has stayed with both sets of grandparents previously with no issues and sees them all the time. I figured it is just a phase, I'm just sorta nervous because we are going to a wedding in a few weekends and she is supposed to stay with my parents. Sorry not much help but comiseration.

[mamarazziof3]

Jan 26, 2015 14:39:37 GMT -5 cowpoly959 said:

Lately my LO will not tolerate being around my husband if I am not around. He will cry until I come back. Last night it got really bad. I'm just talking about going in the other room to do a few things, not even leaving the house. He goes to daycare (both are women) and does fine with them and my mom. No fuss. Is this just typical for this age?

My little guy was the same way for awhile, but seems to be getting better.  He does pretty well most of the time now. He cried quite a bit for DH last night while I was gone for awhile, but he has a cold and is teething, so I think he just wanted his mommy because of that.  The last few times before that he has been fine. 



Hopefully it will be just a phase for you guys too!

[SpinsOffResonance]

DD only wants mommy when she's tired or hungry. DH cannot calm her down. If she's fed and rested she's happy to be alone with DH. But not other men, she doesn't like strange men (our friends)

[ho11yday]

Both of my kids had gender preferences. DS1 likes men, prefers dh (and grandpa and uncles) whereas ds2 wants momma, especially at night.

[Deleted]

DS has been like this for the past 4-6 weeks. It got a lot worse when he got sick and then his teething. The last week we had some good days though where he's have a blast with DH and not care where I am.

I talked to my mom about this and my sister was like this as well. I think it's normal for some babies. The good news is that it will pass... and then you will miss it

[buster]

I think separation anxiety is a big thing at this stage of development. We went out to a restaurant this weekend (which we never do) and DS screamed every time the waitress came over. I really think he thought she was going to steal him.

[jcrewgirl]

More commiseration here. DD will freak out when I leave the room, lunge at me when she's in DH's arms, etc. She's a DC babe and sees my DH and I about the same amount of time a day. I don't get it. Then again, I have the power of the boob.

[jerssey]

My DD did that for months when she was little. She would cry even with my husband. She really preferred me, my Mom and my sisters. She grew out if it around 10 months. It was just a phase for us thankfully

[cowpoly959]

Thanks you ladies. At least I know I am not alone. I think we've just had a rough week!

[lissiehoya]

DS did well with DH today until about an hour and a half before I came home when nothing would console him until I got home. Poor DH...

jcrewgirl, I saw your comment about the "power of the boob" and started singing to myself, "The boob with the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do. Do what?"

[meggypoo1]

DD goes through phases of who she wants around. Recently it has been all about mommy! If I get up to go the bathroom or anything she will cry until I am back in her sight. She did that a few weeks ago for a while my DH left the room. I think it's totally normal and will go away over time -- I hope!