Baby is happier since cutting dad out

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Hi all,

My baby is only 7 months and since stopping contact with my ex and his family due to harassment, domestic violence and false allegations of child abuse, my son is so much happier and content. Do I need to report this to anyone?

His nursery have even said he seems more settled. I've noticed he's eating better, he's sleeping better and he's just all round more content. I'm worried as to what was going on when he was seeing my ex's family now that I think of it as baby was going over two nights a week (not even to see dad as he's away with army).

Thanks for the help and advice in advance.

It may be that there was nothing bad going on whilst he was with them, just that seven months is very young to be spending lots of time away from you. I would guess that the break in his routine was making him unsettled unless there’s massive back story.

Why were his family having him if his dad wasn’t even there?

@CrazyKitkatLady the whole family basically bullied me in to it saying I was depriving my son, also threatened to phone social etc if I didn't.

It took a lot for me to go to the police about all the DV and abuse from the whole family

That sounds horrible for you! Hopefully you can get them to stay away from you now.

If they threaten social services again then let them call. You won’t be forced to let your baby stay over night with them without baby’s dad around.

Tbh, it could just be a coincidence. At around 7/8 months my DD changed from being a whiny clingy grump to being a little ray of sunshine - she just grew out of it.

It may also be due to him picking up that you’re happier and more relaxed.