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| I was reading and I can so understand. My son is 2 and from the moment he sees I am home he is on top of me to be with him. I find my self wanting to pull my hair. My question is when did it start for all of you? Also do your partners try to get their attention away from you? I think that would help but men dont understand how to do that do they? I find my self having to ask someone to watch him if I need to do anything and that drives me crazy sometimes. |
| Posted by Liz on 07/27/2007 06:57 PM
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| I am with you 100%. I am a sahm and my son is my shadow. He doesn't want me to do anything but give him my undivided attention and my husband isn't a big help to try and devert him away for 20 seconds so I can go the bathroom by myself. The only time I go by myself is when he is taking a nap. I love my son and wouldn't have it any other way but sometimes I just need to catch my breath and no one seems to understand. Did I mention the fact that we live 900 miles away from our family and my son has never even had a babysitter... its been all me for 17 mos. |
| posted by amy on 07/27/2007 07:48 PM
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| I understand exactly what youre saying! i have two boys, AND a needy husband! NONE of them leave me alone. sometimes i have these fantasies of living all alone on an island paradise with just a lawn chair and a book, and a drink. and then something latches onto my leg and screams, or someone else asks me if i want to have sex, again.....=) |
| posted by Becky on 07/28/2007 04:05 PM
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I have an incredibly happy and affectionate little boy who also follows me everywhere. During the school year while I was teaching, he wasn't as clingy, but since I've been home for the summer, he's had me 24/7. He won't nap without me sleeping next to him. Sometimes in the middle of slumber, he'll even to reach out and stroke my cheeks to make sure I'm still there or he'll prop his leg on me as if I'm a bolster pillow. While it's sweet and endearing most of the time, there are moments I wish I had a little relief.
He is now 17 months old, and somehow, I have managed to keep him alive all this time - looking back, I honestly don't know how. as my family also lives out of town, and I am a single working parent.
Anyway, I, too, have had to hold my bladder till my son falls asleep. Otherwise, I've got two little hands batting underneath the door as I try to use the bathroom OR if I must go and can't hold it any longer, he follows me into the bathroom and tries to climb on me while I sit on the toilet. I know - lovely image - probably too much information. I'm just glad to know I'm not the only one. |
| posted by Nha on 07/30/2007 03:19 AM
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| Hi everyone I just joined the group and was reading all of the messages posted. I so know what you are all talking about. My son is 16 months and very attached to me. When i am able to leave the room while he is playing with his dad he doesn't miss a beat and knows that i have left and will cry until i come back to the room. I find it so frustrating because sometimes you just need a minute to yourself. |
| posted by Anne on 07/30/2007 10:21 PM
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Hi everyone
I just joined this group and I have 2 boys 21/2 and 1 year old that are clingy as well. I work from home doing medical billing so both boys being clingy, makes it a real challenge for me to get work done. As soon as I am out of sight and on the computer they come and look for me wanting me to play with them. I try to get them to play with each other and it is getting better. Of course the big boy beats up the little guy so I have to watch them too. I rotate toys also so they can get excited about old toys. No toy is better than being with mommy though! Husband is not a big help. He is often too tired from work. |
| posted by clindy on 07/31/2007 06:30 PM
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