I'm sure this is completely normal, just a phase etc etc but I feel quite sad about it so looking for others' experience/advice! DD is nearly 11mo and for the last month or so will not go to her dad. By which I mean, if he holds his arms out she either turns away (if I'm holding her) or just ignores him (if she's just playing on the floor). This has coincided with a period of intense separation anxiety where I can't leave the room (sometimes can't even go to the other side of the room) without her reacting badly.
She is with me two days of the week and at nursery the other 3 days as I work part time - the weird thing is she is absolutely fine when I drop off and goes quite happily to whoever is waiting for us. I think DH knows this and it's very sad for him. He does not try to force the issue when at home with her, and despite her crying when I leave the room she will calm down quite quickly and play with him. But she doesn't toddle over to him for kisses/cuddles the way she does with me (or the nursery staff!)
So... Am just hoping this will pass on its own? DH absolutely adores DD and I hate seeing him upset when she isn't affectionate with him. He has been very hands on since she was tiny, we take it in turns to do the night shift and he has endless patience with her - in fact sometimes I feel like he's stepped into the whole parent role more naturally than me.
Sorry, bit of an essay, but would love to hear from anyone with similar experiences and how you dealt with it.