Fertility benefits increase loyalty, productivity, and fulfillment. Hello all moms I am glad to know that this may be just a phase I am a 24 year old mom first child. 8) Life is hard for everyone, working moms included. so its my mom or her caretaker. She goes to everyone and she does not seem to miss me if i am not around. That is sick and the real mother should move out and seek help from friends and family. But I see no end to this..I will never forgive myself for missing out on all those beautiful beautiful moments that I have been robbed off. Somewhere around this age, babies start realizing that they are a separate person from their mom. Give your girl as much time, love, attention, and body contact as you can. Reading the entries and knowing that others are going through the same thing somehow makes me feel a little better. It's no secret that returning to work after the birth of your child can be overwhelming. My baby was very attached to me but now she doesnt love me at all, she only wants my mother, she even calls her mama and she doesnt call me anything, she only wants to be with her , when she is sick or not sick, when she is sleepy etc She cries when my mom goes out and when my mom comes home she gets very happy and runs to her, i have cried every night for the past 2 weeks it hurts me so bad to see her not loving me, on the weekends i go out with her alone trying to spend more time with her, but its doesnt work at all!!!! It sounds to me as if you really want the best for your son, but that you are to some extent in a vicious circle. Why is that so? Unrequited love hey. I play with him, Ive teacher him words in (Greek) we read books everything!!! Well, it of course depends on the situation; if the mom and baby live together and have had the possibility to develop a bond, and so on. The other important thing is to protect your supply. He cant even get close to here with a crying. But the bond has never come (she is 5 now) I find it hard to love her, probs have more to do with me because I got pregnant again and sort of gave up on her im sorry to say, when my son was born he loved me the best and always wanted me, and she rejected me over and over. My Mil also doesnt treat me well and still my child goes to her unknowingly. I would lay down my life for my son without hesitation. Your girl is acting this way because she loves you and needs you, not the opposite! My mother in law lives in my basement suite and looks after my son 2 days a week, my mom looks after him 1 day a week. He may be more accepting of it if he is not crazy hungry. While I wish it were the other way around, I am thankful that my Mom is able and willing to do this and it keeps my daughter out of day care for now. you are a good mother. But when I worked at being breezy, he seemed to want to be around me again. i have a baby girl who is now almost a month old. It breaks my heart Ive cried many times!! this time we were alone in the room. It seems like just in the last two months that all of sudden, she doesnt want me anymore. Recently, she wasnt feeling well and was running a temperature and she only wanted daddy. Honestly I couldnt really handle it for the 8 or 9 months or however long it lasted for me. Pls help. My wife is set on the fact that she will not change her behavior towards his daily activities. I just adopted a 22-month-old girl, I have had her a week and a half. I nursed him up until a month ago. My wife dismisses my concerns so Im looking for the reassurance online. I give him 100000 kisses daily and hugs to kind of make up for it. Very hopeful! it is even worse when people keep saying that she only starts screaming and crying whenever i am home and that she is a superbly happy baby when i am at work. Create boundaries and routines that support ample family and . but around the age of 8 or 9 months she just would prefer other peopleshe would go with anyoneI was hurt and devastated. Warming the nipple (just run it under warm water) may help, too. If Im holding his hand, he lets go to stand at their legs and fuss until he is picked up. I have to also remind myself daily that this was for the love of God that I had this child. Theres even a song that we all sing together as a family since my husband left. It is totally heart breaking. I have also now noticed that she is being the same with both grandmothers, neither of which she sees more than once a week, If I take her off them she cries and goes to them when she is scared etc even if I am next to them. I always thought it was because I am a working mum but it seems that even stay home mums have this problem. Hi i have been a stay at home mom since my 3 year old was born, but now my 17 month old son seems to not want me or love me. Both my husband and I made it a consistent schedule just for her.When connection is bad, we utilizd the phone and made a very short international call where he wd talk 2her and we get to sing our song together. You sound like a fabulous mom. Or give me some advice so she wont freak out on me like she does? I do the same, care, dress, cook, feed, bottle. Have someone other than mom do the feeding 2. Try to see the bonding as a process and give it time. Hi my 9 1/2 month old boy is with me all day since birth now daddy is home with me since he got laid off I do everything for him. well, its not. Ive made the comment to my husband on several occasions, but now that my daughter is 3 and expresses herself verbally it is really affecting me. He always trying to get daddys attention instead. Im ready to walk but want to be there for my children & my girlfriend is due again in December with another little boy. This still happens when, for example, he seems disinterested in me when I pick him up from daycare. Thank you SO much for writing about this!! Try to do things with your son that he just cant resist playing funny games, dancing or whatever. This time is so precious and so short. With more time spent doing other things (or doing nothing), you are more likely to be able to stay calm, be patient and so one when she is putting up a fight. I have an 8 month old daughter. The weird thing is when I pick her up she whines and clings to her dad and when I put her in the car she is fine and talking 10 mins down the road.. is this the transition between both parents? That is wonderful for your little daughter! Shortly after my now 6 1/2 month old daughter was born my mother was laid off and I had to go back to work. Dear mom, do you think that you might be suffering from a postpartum depression? If I dont seek her out, we dont hear from her Ive often wondered what happened. Please help what could it be if ive been such a great mommy to him super lovable!! She adores me but her daddy not so much. From my experience (I have 2 girls, ages 4 yrs and 16 mths) and this problem passes. I know that very well! At around 7-10 months many babies go through stages of separation anxiety and stranger anxiety, meaning that they are terrified to be left alone and/or meet strangers. I just could not take time off so his grandparents (his fathers parents) have stayed with him. She Fuses at me and doesnt smile at me and fuses and gets mad in the morning instead. I get up with him in the middle of the night when Im so tired I could die. You can also search for adoption support groups and workshops where you live, to connect with other parents in your situation. I get upset and I feel so rejected, It hurts to feel unloved. I am really concerned with my family in the way how my daughter prefers only me when I am around. A stock image of a woman waving goodbye to her son and a small child. But it is common, normal and it will pass, especially if you can avoid reinforcing it by letting your frustrations shine through to your baby. Also if I am holding him and she walks by, he struggles to get away from me. Recently my sis in law has come back after her long leave.. my son of 3 years has totally changed seeing his aunt.. since she is at home now, i leave my son with her when i am at work.. You are unhappy and your son and you dont have much fun together. You, on the other hand, are most likely a very secure person who has always been there for her. What happened? They all saw it for themselves as we were all on holiday together, but its my girlfriends mum & dad not mine but she doesnt see a problem but only a farther will tell. But she preferred to be cuddled by my mom instead. Its just that when my husband and i decided to start trying for another baby i quickly had changed my mind and decided i wasnt ready yet and that i was content with it just being me, my husband, and our first son, but it was too late and when i decided to not try anymore i already conceived. our babies love us. Yeah, as you can see, it is common! Very scary! This is apparently common and it is only frustrating when some outsiders try to make you feel bad about it (they usually have no kids or they are judgmental). it does feel like rejection though i try not to take it personally. i so wanted to be a mom and was so happy to have her that i never thought i would be such a failure. I felt like a true bond wasnt there. Especially when you have a insane father constantly making complaints and accusations your way just to get the child from you. I am in the same position yet I do not work. I had a very difficult pregnancy, my mother was not excited at all, we live with her and she would comment all the time that she didnt want anything to do with my son. After some time, if all adults involved really try to focus on what is best for the baby and put their personal feelings aside, things will eventually turn out well. My son is 18 mos old. It makes me feel that its just a natural thing for some children to have a preference, but I hope it is just a phase cause I cant cope with it. Best of luck. She doesnt come when i call out to her. Ive spent a fortune on psychotherapy and self- help groups, and I still suffer. Personally, I think reading books about child development and how to help your child in life can be very rewarding both to help one as a parent with becoming more confident and also to find ways to be able to discuss how to raise a child without it becoming angry or sensitive. Its the school holidays now and its like even though im spending more time with him, there are times he prefers his grandma. Join her in her happiness when dad come home and let her know that her love of dad is OK. I'm very upset that she is rejecting the bottle. saying that she isnt good the way she is today. Planning ahead can make the transition easier. They fidget a lot or hate getting messy. !<3 n Yes no matter how they are with you, you love them soooooo much without something in return! She was a real daddys girl up to about 3 months ago. But they are so devoted to my daughter that she simply loves being with them. I have only returned this week to work after 11 months off with my 11 month old baby girl. As you say, youre the one who has been there for her all her life and still is in many ways, and now youre suddenly gone much more. I am searching high and low for a place away from her. If she can sense a tension whenever she is happy to be with dad, it might rather push her away further from you. Try and make him happy. I often wonder if day care would be a better option. When you feed her, take your top off or at least pull it up even if you bottle-feed. Try carrying your baby's photo with you at your workplace. But it seems she does. The Reddit . I cant help having my heart broken. Ask your midwife or doctor for help immediately if any part of you answers yes to my above question. Since you live with your parents, your situation is quite similar to that of all dads (usually), who work and come home, only to find that their child prefers mom, who is around all the time. Since about 3 months old she prefers daddy over mommy but now it is to the point where she tells me I dont love you I love my daddy. She pushes me away and wants nothing to do with me. Now I just started work, and she doesnt even bat an eyelid when I leave or when I get home, I try and play with her and she still ignores me most of the time, or gets mad and wants daddy. She didnt when she newborn and she doesnt now. it felt so good reading all the posts and knowing that out there, there were so many mums who felt the same as I did. When daddy is the bored or tired of this the he conveniently disappears and I take over. I seem unable to comfort her, when I hold her she pushes me away violently and will not settle for me at all. Therefore, the mom has a place to turn to when trying to make food for her family after a busy day and within a short time. dont get me wrong, she just doesnt seem to have any kind of attachment to me at all.it makes me feel worthlesssomeone replaceableis this something that will pass, or should I talk to her doctor? Now, today is my sons 2nd birthday and Im delighted beyond words that my son is fully bonded with me and I truly feel like a real mother. First thing to remember is to feed the baby. The last thing I want is for her to get older and call me mom when she sees me (even in public areas were if Im with her and she calls me mom everyone will look at me funny!). He will be picked up and carried around for the smallest incident. You are great mother, try to relax and just love your little independent son. Give your baby extra cuddles, touches, and comfort. I thought I was doing the best thing for myself and my daughter. i dun get to spent time with her during weekdays..my husband dun understand me wat i am going through . Many parents do just the opposite, scheduling an early afternoon nap so that baby will go to bed early, leaving more couple-time in the evening. Hi my daughter is 4months old.She only goes to her paternal grandmother.Whenever i try to take her on my lap she starts crying badly. I know its not fun for her and I think that is why she rather remain with her father. I cant imagine how hard it must be to have lived with this with your daughter for years. He cant be without her for even a minute. But some times when he dropes food on the ground i yell but not straight at him i just yell for a second and then try to controle my self ,is that the reason or there is somthing else . It may be because she may be spoiled to the phase of a daddys girl, or it may be you. I just googled and found this website.. and saw I was not alone. because everytime she turns away from me or will not smile at me i feel like my heart just breaks tears often threaten to spill. Here are five ways you can get ready to go back to work. It only means that she prefers her dad right now. then you can start looking and working forward instead of looking back. But then I realized that I dont give that to each of my children every day at all. I was nothing more than a pain in the ass to her. I hate the feeling of being rejected by my only child to the point where I dont even want her. Do you hug, cuddle, and laugh together? If grandad isnt there he wants to no me but if he is there he just blanks me, i try my hardest to try get his attention with no luck he just ignores me & blanks me. And when were playing all together on the floor he always goes to her over me. Since you are at home, you have a lot of chances. Many babies go through periods when only one of the parents will do it can be either the mom or the dad. Ive taken better care of him then his real dad. All of a sudden our 9 month old son seems to prefer his daddy over me. So chin up, even when its hard. she fetches her from pre school to be with her , she does mind going with him but when im there , she even cries, she can take anything that he bring her , bt wont allow him to hold her or talk to him. For quite some time now (actually since my daughter was about 3 months old) Ive had this very same concern that my daughter does not love me. If she wants help then she should take her to day care then then she will start to understand the women picking her up is her mother. Babies and moms dont automatically bond; just like anyone else they need to spend time together. At this, understanding and accepting a no simply is beyond her. I am a house mum now and have been all my sons life. Unfortunately, I am a working mom (my husband works too). However, before it got better I came to a sort of terms with it more or less, though I had bouts of severe depression about it from time to time. Best of luck. In all honestly, she did take a bottle eventually. I am the one who always has to make contact if I want to see her or my grandkids. But all this can be easily changed! On the other hand when where home our out she only wants me and nothing to do with her father. Going back to work after having a baby is a big career (and life) switch. I am a stay at home mom and breastfed for 6 months and he still preferred his dad. As soon as she sees me she crys my mamma and whines and doesnt want him to come near her or even talk to her. So once him and I began dating his daughters mother began using the daughter as leverage to get things in return for him to spend time with his daughter. I do everything my mother does yet apparently I dont love her enough!! I only seen him twice and I feel like if he is getting very distant from me.last time he visited with his father he banged his head by my head little bit and he refused to be comforted by me, he only wanted to go to his dad. Thank you and keep your heads up!! It is hard. Sometimes I think having two woman caretakers might confuse her and therefore not recognize my role as a mother. He pushes me away tells me not to tell him I love him. If a baby won't take a bottle, and is becoming anxious even at the sight of one, it may help to disguise it in some way. May I ask how your relationship is when dad is not around? Understand your employer's leave policy, if you qualify for FMLA, and if any state or local laws impact parental leave. So youve done great job. I feel robbed of the moments that I didnt get to enjoy with him, she pushed to give him his first bath and has done so much as she says she is helping. Im a Dad, I work full time and Im home by 6pm most evenings. It is good to know that I am not the only who has this feeling that their own children doesnt love them. My partner has always spoilt her by carrying her around on his hip what seems like constantly, so when he comes in from work she is happy and smiley and wants him to cuddle her and pick her up and she wont even look my way! Hang in there! Around 12 weeks or so, speak with your boss about the details of your maternity leave. If you buy something through a link on this site, I may receive a small commission. it is breaking my heart. Your daughter loves you pretty much more than anything in the world. I try to fix this by not responding to the kid and shouting at her and show her that I am bad. Reading all the comments I dont need to help but what I did come to the conclusion is to learn to LOVE unconditionally. Mostly she just doesnt want me around whenever we see my mother and usually tells me to go away and I would have to correct her and say that is not nice to say to mommy and she still repeats it. One is of course that it will bring baby and dad closer, which is probably not something you see as important right now, but in the long run, being close to both parent is optimal. But in about a week things changed, and he was starting to want me again. nw i think my gal dun wants me . Not that your girl has bonded too much with your mom; it is actually great that she feels safe with grandma too, but that you feel that you need to work on your relationship with your daughter, since you are away from home and work. She just says well what can i do/say. Since leaving home 2 go 2 Asia when our baby was 7 months, our internet routine continued. Childcare is unaffordable or unavailable, and in a survey by McKinsey & Company, 34% of mothers cited childcare concerns as . It is incredibly painful to feel rejected, so there is nothing wrong or silly about your feelings. Babies react in different ways when mom (or dad) suddenly starts working. 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