Just that, really - wondering if it’s just mine who doesn’t?
She’s nearly 7 months old and has been for the last month or so going through a massive stranger anxiety issue, where she screams in terror when anyone other than my OH or I hold her. She will interact when out and about, e.g. smiles at others from the buggy etc but that’s it.
It would be fine, except I have to go back to work full time (teacher) in a few weeks and my MIL is giving up work to do four days a week childcare. She’s the loveliest woman; warm, friendly, experienced with children (used to work in a pre school) and most children who know her adore her.....except our DD. She screams especially loudly when she comes round, and detests being held by her. She does eventually calm down when OH and I are out of sight and she’s been fine when being a babysat by her last weekend, BUT the screaming upon my departure and return is heartbreaking, and I hate to think that she’s spending all day with someone she doesn’t like.
I’ve no choice about it, we can’t afford FT nursery and anyway, I want her to have a bond with her grandparents, as I barely knew mine.
Will she get over it eventually? Anyone else’s baby like this with a relative? Any tips on making the transition easier? They already come round every week, and whenever I have to nip out I leave her at their house.