Anyone else get rejected by their toddler?

[Postmanbear]

All day long I look after my two toddlers. DS1 is 2.5 and he wants constant attention, being picked up cuddled etc. But as soon as Daddy gets home he is the favoured one, to the extent that he wants me no where near him and will cry hysterically if he thinks I’m doing bedtime. I can logically see that I’m probably boring being with him all day but it also hurts and feels like a kick in the teeth after I’ve done my best during a long day of playing etc. If that wasn’t bad enough the same things applies to his Grandma etc. Basically anyone other than me.

Me too!

I even get "nooo" or "don't touch me", whilst dd is backing away from me crying.

It's totally normal, upsetting and annoying, bur totally normal.

Yes! My 16 month old is like this at the moment.

Absolutely adores Daddy and pushes me away. He does work away sometimes so I think she’s very insecure around him leaving.

I just don’t take it personally, I cuddle her when she wants and encourage her to spend time with her Daddy.

I also make sure we get enough time just the two of us so I get my fair share of cuddles.

It’s shit but I keep telling myself it’s a good thing because DD is so secure in my love for her and she knows I’m always there.

I know it’s normal deep down and my mum tells me it’s because he loves me but my god it’s a rubbish end to a tiring day 😥

This happens to both me &y husband, depends on who looked after her all day....at the moment I'm the favorite.. I'm making the most of it as I know it won't last 😂

I can imagine that must be so hard. I don't have a huge amount of experience, but my DSD used to always favour me over her Dad when I was new to her and a novelty.. it's not the same, but she certainly didn't love me more than her Dad, I was just a change from the norm!

I now have a 2 month old baby and my sleep starved self would tell you to see this as a blessing and while your DH does bedtime, run a bath and grab a glass of wine!

Unfortunately completely normal! My DC are daddy obsessed & go through these phases. If DH is not there he is happy for me to dress him, cuddle, do bedtime etc. All I can suggest is try not to let it hurt you & do things jointly with DH