cranky and clingy

Kelly - posted on 06/11/2009

Yup normal! Try to enjoy this time now as eventually you will be begging for these moments. They grow fast and change quickly. Everyone is right when they say right when you have it all figured out it changes, usually the next day :) Hang in there.

Heather - posted on 06/02/2009

Totally dealing with the same thing here but it will pass, that's what i keep telling myself anyway:)

Elizabeth - posted on 05/08/2009

It just changes all the time.... just about the time you figure it out, he wants something different. Sigh....

Elizabeth - posted on 05/08/2009

Yeah, the phases change so quickly by the time you get used to it, it'll be over ;) My MIL used to get so upset because "the baby doesn't love me." You and I know that's not true, but at this age they are just starting to learn who Mommy is, and that they prefer Mommy. It'll pass, and she'll get better with her grandparents, but be forewarned, they say stranger anxiety comes around 8-12 months (and then again closer to 3, I believe). Brenna is starting to get extra clingy again, and it can be so frustrating, but it'll pass. :)

June - posted on 05/07/2009

We usually see my mom once a week and Zoey (my daughter) and for the last couple of weeks she has cried each time my mom holds... she does the same with my husband's mom but doesn't see her as often.  It helps to know that this is quite typical. Thanks :)

Quoting Elizabeth:

What do you mean by starting to play strange? This is a pretty typical time to start wanting to be held more. He's finally old enough to realize what he wants and is learning how to ask for it a little better. I got a Moby wrap and wrapped Brenna in it and that way I can get stuff done. She's now 8 months old and I still have her in the Moby at least a little while almost every day. They crave that closeness. The bond is so important at this stage of development. I know it's hard when you have stuff that "needs to be done" but at the same time, they're only little for a short time. I have to remind myself of that everytime I get aggravated at her needing me. Then I remember that the day will come when she won't want me hugging her and I'll miss these cuddly days :) Good luck!

Elizabeth - posted on 05/07/2009

What do you mean by starting to play strange? This is a pretty typical time to start wanting to be held more. He's finally old enough to realize what he wants and is learning how to ask for it a little better. I got a Moby wrap and wrapped Brenna in it and that way I can get stuff done. She's now 8 months old and I still have her in the Moby at least a little while almost every day. They crave that closeness. The bond is so important at this stage of development. I know it's hard when you have stuff that "needs to be done" but at the same time, they're only little for a short time. I have to remind myself of that everytime I get aggravated at her needing me. Then I remember that the day will come when she won't want me hugging her and I'll miss these cuddly days :) Good luck!