screaming!

[sammysam]

Does anyone have any advice for me PLEASE!!!!
I'm starting to get very worn down by my 7 and a half month old screaming (really screaming with all her heart) whenever I leave the room and sometimes even if i turn my back on her....I'm hoping this is just a phase but am worried she is already being spoilt (she always has full attention and i have only been out without her for a few hours since she was born....

Any advice please would be great before i go crazy

[becklespeckle]

it is a phase, both my DSs went through it at a similar age, especially DS2 who I was hardly without from the time he was born, he didn't even like his Dad!
I think it is because they are starting to realise cause and effect - I scream, Mummy comes back!

[Nip]

Apparently they all go thru this stage, my DS did, it will go, you just need to pick her up and be there... It does seem like it'll never stop - but i promise it will!

[Nip]

x posts - i second exactly what beckle said!

[becklespeckle]

I think you just have to reassure her and perhaps give her some time playing by herself but while you are in the room instead of giving her all your attention?

[sammysam]

Thanks-i did hope it was a phase
I've tried the reassuring, talking to her whilst in and out the room, distraction, leaving her to scream for a while......all to no avail

Any ideas what else to try and also how long this could last for?!
Its been a few weeks already...........

[becklespeckle]

sounds like you are doing all the right things, reassurance for her is obviously the most important thing. Other than that, I think with mine I just had to wait it out, separation anxiety is frustrating for you but they do grow out of it!
Sorry if not much help, good luck!