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clingy 22 month old

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sofia31 · 25/01/2014 09:00

Am on mat leave 2 waiting for 2nd baby to arrive. I used to work full time so now I am at home full time, ds has become very clingy. I know its his routine changing, but he demands attention constantly. Simple tasks like getting myself dressed or having a drink of water result in him pulling me and hanging off my arms or legs. He wants me or dh to play with him constantly and if we try to retreat and leave him involved in his own play, he just stops playing and tries to pull us to the next toy. At grandparents and nursery he plays much more independently, he just demands so much attention from me. Any tips how to encourage a bit more independence? We don't have long as am 38 wks preg, so know its going to get worse!

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feekerry · 25/01/2014 12:22

ha!
had to check i hadn't written that post!!
i am 38 wks pg with dc 2 and dd is just 22 months. and yes, she is unbareably clingy. worse now that i am on mat leave.
in fact its so bad dd won't even play with dh if i am about. constantly whining mummy, mummy... all.day.long......
i feel your pain!!

sofia31 · 26/01/2014 21:46

Sorry to hear you have similar issues, but reassuring that its not just my ds. Going to be an interesting few weeks!

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Jellybellyrbest · 26/01/2014 21:57

Same here OP!! My DD3 is 21mths & I'm 33wks pregnant & starting ML this week. MyDD is really clingy with me, loves DH but is most definitely a mummy's girl. Starts when she wakens (07.00ish-'Mummeeeeeeeeeee" from her cot) & I have to do everything for her for the remainder of the day. It's just not acceptable that someone else should get involved. She's the first DGrandchild who's snubbed my mum, much to her consternation & DM is convinced it's all down to me BF 'too long'..ie 13mths:-).
So poor wee mite is going to be well peeved when her new sibling arrives. But; having been there before, I know it'll all be ok, as long as I can maintain my sanity. You have my sympathy though, as it's tough going. Keep saying to yourself 'This too shall pass'….

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