DD is in a phase and i Feel SOOO BAd for DH...any advice is really appreciated

DD is 19 months and I was a working mom up until June and I decided to be a SAHM. Before that DH or a babysitter mostly took care of DD during the day.


And over the summer DD got very attached to me and had some separation anxiety. However over this last month she has not wanted to be around DH at all. She SCreams when he goes near her, she physically pushes him away and says NO, cries and just wants me or just not to be bothered... NOw the thing is she is not like this way any friends or family members.. She freely goes to them.. DH has been handling it very well BUt I know he is hurt and doesn't understand and neither do I....

Has anyone else dealt with this. He has been working more to make up for me not working. I am her sole care taker right now...
I feel so bad :(

Message edited 9/21/2008 7:41:34 PM.

Re: DD is in a phase and i Feel SOOO BAd for DH...any advice is really appreciated

I don't have any experience with this but just wanted to send hugs Our girls are the same age (mine is 2/10/07, I am assuming your DD is close to that).

How is your DD if your DH has to change her diaper? Does she let him?

Did he ever have to be very stern with her and maybe scared her? Or is it just because he isn't around?

Maybe you need to show your husband a lot of affection and sort of lead by example. DD smiles when she sees DH and me kiss, but she also sticks her face out for a kiss as well. Maybe your daughter needs to see that daddy is safe and lovable etc.

Re: DD is in a phase and i Feel SOOO BAd for DH...any advice is really appreciated

Jared doesn't want daddy too much lately either. My guess would be to just leave Ashlee with him. Have him do the things you normally would do...like bathtime or reading her a book. This way he get get back his bond with Ashlee.

Re: DD is in a phase and i Feel SOOO BAd for DH...any advice is really appreciated