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18mo old prefers dad

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DJT30 · 21/08/2023 12:33

I feel absolutely heartbroken. She was always a mummy's girl, wanted to be held by me, got more excited to see me than dad. Then we went away to visit my parents abroad for a month and when we came back she's all over dad. Only wants dad. If I'm carrying her she will reach to be picked up by dad. Squirms with excitement when dad walks into the room, smiles and waves when I walk in the room. If she's crying and dad hugs her she will settle but not with me. If we are walking she will reach for dad's hand but not mine.

I am a SAHM, i do literally everything for her, i love her to bits, I feel so rejected and just don't know what to do. When will this pass?

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radiantorange · 21/08/2023 13:22

How long has it been OP? My DS goes through phases of wanting mum then dad… we don't get too upset about it. Does dad do a lot of fun stuff and you do meals, bath bed etc?

DJT30 · 21/08/2023 13:44

radiantorange · 21/08/2023 13:22

How long has it been OP? My DS goes through phases of wanting mum then dad… we don't get too upset about it. Does dad do a lot of fun stuff and you do meals, bath bed etc?

It's been around 2 weeks. We both do a mix: I play with her a lot but also obviously do naps, meals and bathtime on weekdays because I'm the only one available. Dad does meals at the weekend often

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