DS was placed with us just a week ago. He is 13 months. DH was brilliant during introductions and DS really took to him, but since being home DS has been very clingy with me and doesn't want DH, ever. I know this is normal but DH is taking it personally that I can't even leave the two of them in the same room alone without DS screaming when I leave (sometimes I just need to poo!!!).
Because of this I have taken on all of DS's care, which seems to create a cycle of him only wanting me. DH is also suffering with fatigue due to a chronic illness that has flared up the past few weeks so struggles with the early mornings. He is off work until end of February but works 10-6, so when he goes back to work I really need him to get up and do the morning routine with DS so I can have a break!
I know it's still early days but do you have any advice as to how I can encourage DH to bond with DS when he only wants me?
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BangPippleGo · 16/01/2018 08:58
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