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Ds isn't sad to leave me...does he love me at all?

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funnylittlekaty · 29/03/2012 10:27

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but could do with some advice. Am going back to poxy work in a few weeks after a year off with my ds. He's always been a sociable boy and has been happy to go to most people. When my dm or pil have had him for a few hours he's been fine, and showed no signs of missing me. Im in the process of settling him at nursery. Mon he was away from me for 10 mins, tues-30 and weds 40 mins. He's not batted an eyelid when I've done the "mummys going now, love you see you soon" bit, has been fine when I've left and although he smiles and puts his arms out for me when I get back he really doesn't seem arsed if I'm in the room or not. I'm worried he's not securely attached to me. When he was born I had nasty baby blues and bf probs (although he was mixed fed til 8m) and am worried we didn't bond properly or something because I was exhausted, scared of him etc. (it was only for a weekend and my pil were ace and helped us all. By Monday I was ok).
I'm honestly not being a humblebrag here, I'm worried that he doesn't love me. Saddest sad face ever.

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Dustinthewind · 02/04/2012 10:44
Smile I'm delighted that you have taken on board all the common sense on this thread. He loves you, he feels secure and he is confident. Good results so far. It is hard when they forget to kiss you or hug, because they are too excited by what is coming, but it is a good sign in my book.
MimsyBorogroves · 02/04/2012 10:56

He's a happy, confident boy :)

DS1 was like this too. At times he used to cry when I went to pick him up, though. That made me a bit wobbly!

funnylittlekaty · 02/04/2012 17:46

When I went to get him, he didn't even look over. I called his name and he ignored me. No smile or hug or anything. Feel pretty wretched. feels like he wouldn't pick me out in a line up. SadSadSad

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Dustinthewind · 02/04/2012 18:44

Did he wail and flail and yell 'No Go Home 'tall!' ?
Did you have to pin him down to put his coat on?
My very loving DD finds my tales of her lack of attachment to her mother very funny now.
Or the way that I'd release them at a playground and they'd both take off like feral cats and disappear.
He feels loved and secure, so he's ignoring you because he isn't scared or needy or hungry or in pain.
But the second he is, he'll be yelling for you. Egotistical little bundle. Smile

funnylittlekaty · 02/04/2012 18:57

Thanks dust. That does make me feel better. I'm sure I'll look back on it all and smile and the silly things first time mums get het up about. On the way back to the car I was saying his name to try and get a smile out of him and he was looking everywhere else but at me. This lovely boy needs to learn some good PR with his poor mum! Also doesn't help that dh is on holiday and I'm getting a lot of "excuse me slave number 1, can you please move
Out of my way...I cannot gaze adoringly at my wonderful, hilarious, all knowing dadda with your big old face in the way". Sigh. Do mummies ever get to the end of the day feeling like they are doing a really great job?! Grin

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Dustinthewind · 02/04/2012 19:01

No, but I can recommend tiptoeing into the ungrateful little bundle's room after he's asleep and just watching him sleep for a minute or two. It used to recharge my batteries when I was feeling irrelevant and ignored.
Parenting is tough at the best of times, especially if you aren't getting the hugs and cuddles that you are entitled to. Hang on on there, it will change.

exoticfruits · 02/04/2012 19:12

I'm sure I'll look back on it all and smile and the silly things first time mums get het up about.

I'm sure that you will! Smile

Just be forewarned-when he gets a bit older and says 'I don't love you any more, mummy' you do not need to take it seriously -he doesn't mean it!

fluffyanimal · 03/04/2012 08:38

LOL exotic, yes these days I frequently get from DS2 (2.7): "I don't like Mummy. No, Mummy, go away." Usually when I'm trying to change his nappy or put his shoes on or make him go to bed or something else he doesn't want to do. Grin

exoticfruits · 03/04/2012 08:41

It goes on to 'I hate you' sometimes-or 'I like Daddy better' etc and is completely normal (and meaningless)

funnylittlekaty · 03/04/2012 09:51

Just left him for this morning, but wonderdad left him too and he didn't cry to leave him either. Ha! Take that dh! Mean and childish I know but made me feel better! Now just for a smile (or acknowledgement that I exist, or went through 35 hours of labour for him) and we're laughing! Grin

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