But all this can be easily changed! Its the opposite of what you think. If she is secure enough to bond with your mother this quickly, chances are that the bond between you and your daughter will also happen very naturally and grow strong. for example, is perfect for a baby with separation anxiety. Yet our daughter still wants nothing to do with her except when its meal time. Thank you SO much for writing about this!! Please help if you have passed this phase. this is not your fault. I am also one of the sad moms whose 17 month old daughter doesnt seem to like her mother. She is in love, so to say, and wants to be with you all the time. My relationship with my son isnt the same anymore. Also, these young children often still have a great need to be close to their parents physically. You know, we have to accept it, applaud their development and let them go. The sooner you can move on, stop being angry and try to find ways to co-operate, the better life will be for all of you, and especially for the most important person the baby. Pennsylvania mom Rebecca Shumard gave birth to daughter Eden at 27 weeks. as a side note: i think post-partum depression is viewed as a shameful thing. Yes, I believe he should be happy, but I stop him from doing things that will lead to undesired future habits and behaviors. she is taken care by my husbands mother . If Im holding his hand, he lets go to stand at their legs and fuss until he is picked up. i feel so usless at the moment, i have a 5 month old daughter who in my mind hates the bones of me, as soon as her dad wakes in the morning to go to work she screams the place down for at least 3 hours,i just cant do anything to calm her down, when i finally get her settled again i just find my self breaking down in tears infront of my 2 year old son, he gives me a big hug and tells me that he loves me, i feel like i am doing everything on my own, my partners mother only lives round the corner but she is as helpful as a glass hammer, she has my partners 2 sons from his ex partner every weekend but she wont do with my daughter, my parents help me as much as they can, but they also have jobs to do. By the time all my training was done may daughter was 14 months old and had been with my mother the entire time. He loves her and often she is so mean that he gets his feelings hurt. Am a single mum living with my parents. My daughter is constantly wanting my attention and is not happy when im not around. My son is 18 mos old. Peek-a-boo. But they have become my competitors And I start having bad feeling towards them. Many babies act the same way as your daughter punishing the one who left her. A few family members told me to tell my girlfriends mum & dad (nana, granddad) to back off & give us some space when he was born because they were always round us & wouldnt let us breath. She wants to go to ANYONE (atleast any relative that shes familiar with) instead of me; her dad most importantly. She doesnt want me at all, except whn she needed 2have milk. For you who have to work, find as much time as possible to spend with your daughter. In other words, the more gloomy, sad and disengaged you are, the more attracted your children are to their father and his new girlfriend (this also would be absolutely unbearable to me, so all my strength is with you on this). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of women in the workforce fell by 500,000 more than men.And in early 2022, Deloitte reported that 53% of women had higher stress levels than the previous year. I spent a lot of time crying and have found it hard, but I have loved my son and spent 7 months with him looking after him playing with him feeding him etc. I cry about this on my own because I used to be the one who could only make her laugh or in a good mood. It does feel like all I am used for is food and diaper change. She seems to have the same behavior with my wife too. Weekends too. Ask your midwife or doctor for help immediately if any part of you answers yes to my above question. It is a relationship that binds every human for their whole life. (if your daughter will allow; a lot of children do, at least some times.). If he wasnt a secure baby he wouldnt be able to bond with other people. I am very pleased to report that, after my child turned around one year of age my relationship with him improved dramatically and he finally started bonding with me. I have watched them interact from a distance and she smiles, dances, and plays with him. I sometimes wish that I could die and I admit that there are times when I have seen all my competitors as my enemies and I wanted to hurt my own child out of jealousy..But then I would never do that..My relationship with my husband and his family is degrading day by day..And I regret having married him at all even though he is the best husband and dad ever..I dont know what is happening to me!! This has been for pretty much his whole life. I just want it with me too. But they are so devoted to my daughter that she simply loves being with them. It breaks my heart and I consider just leaving her. I dont get it. Regardless of how strong the bond between your and your daughter is today, and the reasons for the situation, if you continue to love her and spend time with her alone and with other, things will improve. Take care of yourself during this time. Seventy-five percent of the women Brody surveyed said they wished they had been able to take a longer maternity leave. Unfortunately, I am a working mom (my husband works too). But to love a child DESPITE feeling downright unloved back is extraordinary, seriously. Pump or hand express your milk. well, its not. Plan pumping while at work. By preparing during maternity leave, you can feel more empowered in your choice and ensure a smooth transition for you and your baby. You havent ruined your baby with your sadness. thank you for writing tips on coping. It is so important that you separate this! Can a baby NOT like their mom? I dont think putting your whole life in a more stressful state by moving should be your first choice, in case living with your mom works well in all other aspects. Use a different bottle or nipple flow 6. It is especially hard since i am a very affectionate and loving person my 3 year old son is very affectionate and is always hugging and kissing me? Im pretty much the disciplinarian.. could that be the reason? Thank you for letting us know that things got better, it has made all the difference to me. I feel rejected by my man, I have asked many times why? Dont let this woman take your child. I do the same, care, dress, cook, feed, bottle. Instead of turning your relationship into a power struggle, (trying to make him say mommy, for example), be proud of how much you have helped him to grow already! Im very concerned about you. If Im the only one home she wants me, but if dads home, its mommy who? This really hurts my feelings since I do everything for her, I want to hold her and play with her so bad but so often she rejects me. If I dont seek her out, we dont hear from her Ive often wondered what happened. Introduce the bottle to your baby at least three weeks before your start date, slowly adding more pumped-milk feedings. Im often doing something else at the same time as interacting with them. If we dont see them for a couple of weeks, I feel the bond coming back but we cant stay away for ever & my girlfriend doesnt understand what Im going through please help cause it really hurts & gets me down. I breastfed him, co-slept, whenever something would be wrong he would want to be pick up by me. I was scared of her! read about this website and how it all started here. but when my wife is around, Im nobody, she wont come to me, no kisses or hugs, she will scream and cry for mum to hold her, especially if I pick her up. Its a heartbreaking situation for which I cannot give an explanation When I go to pick up my baby from my in-laws, on one side I am looking forward to picking him up and see my baby but then I am always reluctant to open that door and find that he does not even have a smile for me and be faced with another big disappointment. I have been struggling with the same thing for the last two weeks. I have a 7 month old son and since he was born his grandmother(dads mom) has been obsessed. First, identify why your baby might be refusing the bottle. Im a 26 yr old dad. I hope you find a way make this all work out without hate and anger. I really dont know :-( hope it will change in future.. :-( A Big Hug goes to all those mummies and daddies who are in the same boat as me! If this has happened to you, you might be sad, worried, and frustrated. She was with me mornings and nights. Its easy to be an outsider giving advice, but take it from someone who felt similarly rejected by her own child, I really urge you to consider seeking help and support from a source not on the inside of your situation. I had to go back to work part time at 6weeks, but have been 100% available and loving and devoted every second I have free. Babies dont put anything extra in a certain word compared to another. She also wont let me give her the bedtime bottle- she screams- it has to be done by Daddy. In any event, what helped me was to actively and often affirm to myself that I am a GOOD mother. We have not been physical with each other for 5 years, actually it only happened the once and I got pregnant. Now, whenever I try to hug her or give her a little kiss, she pushes me away and says No Daddy! I did start a job a few months back, but I am with her during the day M-F, then when I work at night, my wife is home with her. It broke my heart. I know a significant factor in my issues with my son was my inability to bond because of my terrible adjustment to being a mother/post partum depression. Those five weeks where he preferred his daddy over me where the hardest things Ive had to face since becoming a mum. she doesnt want him to hold her or talk to him. why is he acting like im the worst person in the world? In the world of occupational therapy, you often hear about the sensory and emotional needs of older kids who are struggling with sensory processing. Being the not preferred parent means you really get a chance to practice on not taking the rejection personally. I am thankful that my MIL is there to help us out. One technique used to get babies to accept the breast has been called rebirthing, but this is essentially just laid-back breastfeeding in the bath. Im in need of some help here. Adjustment takes time. On the other hand when where home our out she only wants me and nothing to do with her father. If it is fairly new maximum 1 year or so what is going on is actually a completely natural development stage in your daughters life. When I drop her off at daycare she doesnt look twice. I've tried Philips avent, pigeon and now using hegen. I dont want this to have any lasting affects on our long term relationship. And the fact that your daughter is now fussy eater may have absolutely nothing to do with those difficult times. You might feel really, really sad about going back to work, but you might also feel really excited. Does anyone have any success stories in terms of their baby eventually being more bonded to them? But he just doesnt seem to need me. What happened? they will be happy, more emotionally-healthy adults because of the love we giveeven if they seem to ignore it now, they need us. He cries when I try to do anything for him and wont look at me. I have never been away from her for more than 2 hours before this and now she doesnt even care to see me. Ive spent a fortune on psychotherapy and self- help groups, and I still suffer. Try rocking gently whilst feeding. its my first child n i love her lots cos it took long for me to have her . Since your baby just recently started to reject you, you dont have to worry about the overall bonding with your baby. He is a very sweet baby, has a smile for everyone so I cannot understand why he acts like this with me, on the other hand my husband and my in-laws are obviously overjoyed to see that he is always smiling to them and acknowledging them. 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. 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? wont she not even a day look out for me. My Mil also doesnt treat me well and still my child goes to her unknowingly. You sound beyond sad, really despairing. Take naps together, take a bath together, just go down on the floor (if it isnt too uncomfortable) and play together. I have a 11 month old little girl. Thanks for everyones honesty as a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and Im going to try really hard not to take it personally from today on! I recently read a study about the massive positive effects of just spending 15 minutes with a child every day 15 minutes with 100% focus on the child. After college Im with her all the time, I play with her, feed her, do things that I feel is bonding but she still prefers my mother when given the choice. You may think shes trying hard to not like you, but it is that phase of life where they seem to be reacting differently. Hi I have a grandson 22 months old which I adore and see him most days. It did break my heart. He now prefers my mom over me and could care less if Im around. Try putting the bottle itself inside a brightly coloured sock or wrap it in some clothing that smells of his mother. I'm very upset that she is rejecting the bottle. Please advice what should I do. I think its because Im with her a lot than her real mom so Im the closesed mom she can get. by Ashley Jones July 13, 2021 Everything that happens in your life once you have a baby just feels different.. (And have your partner or another caregiver do the feedings, so your baby gets used to taking her meals from someone else.) All she needs is her grandparents or father. Create boundaries and routines that support ample family and . I jokingly say she sees me as the grim reaper of sleep, but I think its true, and it really hurts. Unrequited love hey. Work with your boss and colleagues to cover your workload and ease the transition. You are obviously there for your son. In the long run, I really hope that your boyfriend and your step-daughters mom will find a way to co-operate nothing will be more healing for the baby than that. She has now outgrown the reflux but has become a very fussy feeder.Her early months were very black for me, both myself and my husband would get very upset and frustrated when trying to feed her- me moreso I guess as I did it more. Find reliable childcare Getting childcare is one of the toughest aspects of going back to work. Love, Peace and Joy to you all with lots of Blessings!!!! (My step-sons mom also went crazy during their separation. No phone, no computer, no cleaning, cooking, working, or thinking about other things. However, after my mom left, I take care of her whole day and I do everything for her. Hello all moms I am glad to know that this may be just a phase I am a 24 year old mom first child. It doesnt work! 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 . I totally understand that you are thinking about another job, and maybe that isnt such a bad idea over time But until then or if you choose not to, there are a few things you can do. Right now, all she really needs is love, skin contact and food. (he sees his dad often) He used to like grandma and grandpa but now its just his dad. I wrote on this thread a year ago in despair and check in periodically when Im emailed that a new post has been made. Your girl is acting this way because she loves you and needs you, not the opposite! When I get home she doesnt get excited to see me. 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. Give him a bah, feed him, put him to bed, give him his breakfast, get him dressed, take him out in his pram and do not take no for an answer or it will get worse. Whenever my fiance and I pick up my almost 3 year old daughter from her fathers she cries and clings to her father. Someone said to no rely on your child to feel loved and valuable, thats easier said than done. Its so disheartening and hurtful, but Im glad (how bad is that?!) Hi He will also frequently choose his dad over me. The child speaks to everyone on the phone but once she hears its her mother she goes hysterical. I want to tell you: this will pass. Since you are at home, you have a lot of chances. I have not seen the same reaction for me. The most common reason a baby would begin to reject the breast after receiving a bottle is that the bottle was an easier route to take. When I pick her up from her caregivers house after work, I am so excited because I count down the minutes until I see my precious baby only to get her in my arms and have her reach out for her caregiver. It has shown to be a very effective tool to make children both bond and co-operate instead of challenging us and our rules. There will be days and periods when all he does is yell at you. My daughter prefers my mother, as she looks after her while Im at college. We started day care 2-3x a week and yesterday I picked him up expecting him to smile and be happy to see me but he just looked away. She even goes to our maid servent and she is so happy if she sees her. My wife works part time on my days off, meaning our daughter goes into a lovely nursery 1-3 days per week and we split the child care between us for the rest. Or give me some advice so she wont freak out on me like she does? saying that she isnt good the way she is today. She cant even choose not to, because you are her mom. I guess I just dont want this type of behavior to flow into other areas of her life. Much more effective than disciplining a child. I felt like a true bond wasnt there. 2 weeks after I had my baby boy I got Post Partum Depression very very bad but I wasnt pushing my baby away I would feed him and play with him everything that I could do for him not to feel my anxiety and depression I am finally out of this depression but I noticed that my son (11 months) would rather be with his aunt than me. He goes to grandma no matter what but me no its very hard not to get upset but I cant even write a sentence without crying now. Stroke baby, talk to baby. Choosing which wars to fight as a parent makes a big difference. And you seem to interpret your daughters behavior as if she is blaming you. i feeed her ok but after a feed she now just turns over away from me. He will go to my parents or my husband before he would come to me. I have read all of the posts and it is kind of a double edge sword to say that I am glad that other people are or have gone through the same things that I am going through. Try to reach out to your mom and ask for her help. I have tried to brush the way my son behaves off, and put it down to just being a phase, but it has gone on for so long now. When my daughter was 7 months old I left for bootcamp, kind of my last resort I was a teen mom and couldnt get a job and had no money and the military provided us a secure future, but now I regret it. I cant stop crying. in the morning when she wakes up, she doesnt even smile at me anymore. my 13 month old is having the worth temper tandrums ever. Please help..I think I am loosing my mind.. Tonight, he did not want to come to me she had to push him on me! When i do, shell cry & scream for daddy. I always thought it was because I am a working mum but it seems that even stay home mums have this problem. 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