BTDT moms- Toddler seperation anxiety?
It seems like since i've been off work for maternity leave (since July 17th) Carter has become SUPER attatched to me. I mean, almost literally attatched to my hip. He is constantly clinging to me and calling out for me. Don't get me wrong, I love having him want me, but i'm afraid he is losing some of his independence, and that scares me. I play with him as much as I can, and give him as much attention as I can, but I still feel guilty when I want to have ME time, or spend time with DF. He doesn't want to go anywhere without me. My mom tried keeping him tonight, but he clutched onto one of my pictures and just cried for me, so she brought him home. I kind of thought it may be jealousy over Adriana, but he isn't taking it out on her. He loves holding her and kissing her, and is always willing to help me with her. I know he is going through alot of changes, but what am I supposed to do when I go back to work? Should I make him stay somewhere a couple of days a week to ease him back into being somewhere else? Even when I do that, he cries. That kills me, and makes me feel like a horrible Mommy. Please, I need advice! TIA!
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