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I had strong feelings like this when my baby was around that age which I dont feel anymore! I never felt ‘enough’ or ‘worthy’ of her then and I didnt realise how unwell I was If you feel like these feelings are really strong, speak to your HV or equivalent and see if theres support for you that I wish I got for myself ❤️
My baby is just turning 5 months. At times I’ve felt like this, he gets so happy when he sees my husband, but he doesn’t see him all the time. Same with extended family, he recognises them and is super smiley. Just remember that I am his security, his constant. When he’s upset, usually I just give him a cuddle and he’s instantly soothed. He’s comfortable being around others, just needs to check that I am there.
Your baby is young enough that they see you as an extension of themselves. Not saying you haven’t but google it it’s very common for mum to be the last person baby smiles at! They don’t need to smile at you because you’re mummy and mummy takes care of them no matter what! Other people are scary and some think it’s evolutionary so that the scary people don’t eat them. You aren’t scary people to your baby!