Hello, not posted on here for a while, but I'm absolutely reaching the end of my tether over my clingy baby. She is six months old, and beatuiful in every way. She is the most pleasant natured baby, and does nothing but smile all day. Until another person other than me/dad/big sis comes into her sphere of being, and then all hell breaks loose.
I can honestly say that she has NEVER smiled or not become hysterical in the presence of another person. As soon as anyone looks at her she wails and does not stop until they either leave, I remove her, or she tires herself out crying and passes out! She goes puce and frequently vomits.
I can't think of why this is - nothing has ever happened to make her behave this way, and I struggle to recall when it all began. She has always been 'for mummy' but it really has crept up on me. She's ok with her Dad and sister, so I have that to be thankful for I guess.
Today has been awful. It was her Christening and she literally howled the whole day. Poor little thing seems terrified. In the end I just came home with her and left everyone at the reception.
I feel like shit. A few people asked if I'd seen my GP about it, and I heard loads of people saying 'all she does is cry'. I feel so protective of her - it's not her fault is it? She's so lovely, but people don't believe me I know it! Some days - like today- I feel like I'm going mad.
Can anyone tell me if this is 'just a phase' or if there is anything I can do? No one wants to look after her for even an hour or so, so that she can get used to other faces so that's not really an option.
Please help, am gutted.
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CrazyOVERbaby · 21/11/2010 19:25
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