I need a pouch!

Like a kangaroo, that is. For DD. Ivy has always been mommy's little girl, but she has reached unparalleled heights of clinginess lately. If I'm on my own with the kids, she's ok. If my mom is over, she's ok. But if DH & I are both home, she is a train wreck. She just wants all mommy, all the time.

I know it's a phase, and yes, on the one hand it's very sweet... But it is driving me nuts. My back and arms are killing me. Even with a sling or Bjorn, she's just getting too heavy. And it's so frustrating. I have a wonderful DH who is a great dad, he's really great with the babies, and is more than willing to be the primary "on call" person whenever he's home so I can get stuff done and/or get a break --- but NO! Ivy only wants me. I can't even finish doing the @#$%& dishes in peace. (And it's not exactly great for DH's ego either, having her wail when I hand her over to him... <_< Luckily he's very understanding and doesn't take it personally. Not too much.)

Just had to vent to people who understand... :mellow:

 

We've gone through phases like this too. It is SO hard on mommy, that's for sure. :hug99: Can you do something out of the house to reclaim your sanity?

 

I always say that month 15-18 were just as bad as the first 6 months for us, the whining and clingyness about drove me crazy!!!

 

I went through this after they 1! I thought I might lose my mind!! :umm: BUT....TOO LATE, that happened a LONG time ago!!! :lol:

:hug99: Hang in there!! :hug99:

 

:hug99: Holly. I like Michelles suggestion, would you be able to leave the house for a little bit when your hubby is home? For you and so that they can have some time together?

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I went through this after they 1! I thought I might lose my mind!! :umm: BUT....TOO LATE, that happened a LONG time ago!!!


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I went through the exact same thing with Ainsley! And she was a late walker, so I had to carry her out to the car and such until 19 months. Plus, she's on the big side, so I was lugging her around at like 28 lbs. Yikes! She about drove me insane 12-18 months. She also would only nap on me for a period of time. Yeah, sweet, but left me immobile for an hour or two. Only wanted me for diaper changes, etc. I totally understand! It's frustrating, but it will pass. She still favors me if she's sick or tired, but now she's pretty equal with DH and I.

 

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I know how you feel. DS has been like this lately as well. If he doesn't see me...he's perfectly content. As soon as he gets a lil glimpse of me, all HEdouble hockey sticks breaks loose <_<

April [/SIZE]

 

I have a clingy one. It is so hard! She's like a little monkey who wants to ride around clinging to me all day. I wish she still fit in the bjorn at almost 2! It gets better, and it helps to get her out of the house and occupied. She loves the library, the park, and the baby gym. When I take her to those places it's like she really finds her spirit and she doesn't feel the need to cling to me.

 

Kevin has been doing this for a while now! I just would like to have a clone of myself for a day so I can get my cleaning done etc. without him attached to my leg. <_< It will get better though. :hug99:

 

Holly,

I know that can be terribly aggravating. DS is going through that with DH right now. It is funny that whenever one of then is going through that with me I am always so ready for a break but then once they get over it and stop being clingy I miss them and wish for the constant hugs and mommy whines again!