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Am I making it up that my broken wrist is damaging my relationship with DS (14mo)

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Cosmo89 · 27/08/2013 19:44

ok, crap title. I just feel really low. broke my wrist 2 weeks ago. before that, DS wanted to cuddle a lot. went to me when he was hurt. loved being picked up. he's a gregarious child, and loves interaction with others, so he is affectionate and interested with other people - which I love. But I think he's learnt now that mummy doesn't pick him up or play with him in the same way and he's distanced himself. It's breaking my heart that he runs with open arms to my mum but won't do that to me, though i'm trying not to let it show. He's a wriggler so doesn't like sitting on knees etc, but I still do try to read to him whenever I can. It's meant that I can't be by myself too easily with him, as I can't get him out of scrapes - which is making me unhappy too.
He will relearn that Mummy picks him up, right?

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Stropzilla · 27/08/2013 19:49

Yes you're right! I had an op and couldn't pick up 10 month old dd for 3 months or so. She quickly learned not to come to me for anything and it broke my heart that she would look past me for anyone else. Don't worry it doesn't affect bonding! It's temporary and she will relearn!

Cosmo89 · 27/08/2013 20:14

everyone is telling me im being stupid. thanks stropzilla!

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