Separation anxiety.
I'm not just talking about my baby girl.... it's me! I have such intense separation anxiety! If I can't see her or if someone takes her out of the room I feel like I'm about to have a panic attack. I know it's common and I know many other mums also feel this and struggle with this, I just never thought I would. I don't like the idea of anyone else looking after her, she has a lovely routine in place that word and when she's out of her routine she becomes fussy. I just know people won't follow the routine, or if I ask people not to get her certain foods/drink they'll go against it and say oh she's just trying it. She's breast fed (also having food through the day) so I know the attachment is there. I just feel like people are always pressuring me to go spend time away from her and leave her with someone and go out for the day... first of all... I don't want to! I don't have a need to.... and secondly she is breastfeeding on demand. I don't want to leave her for extended periods... and again I know someone will say "express into a bottle" and I hate hearing that because that's all my mother in law has said to me from day one.... I don't want to. It's a simple as that. I do have to return to work eventually. I know I'm going to struggle so much. I guess I'm just venting and wondering if anyone else is feeling the same??? I didn't think I would ever be this completely attached.
Honestly I'm the opposite, however my LO won't go to anyone else, but I'd be happy to have an hour off just to have a shower in peace or have a hot meal! I stopped breastfeeding at 4.5 months down to my own choice. But how you want to be with your baby, is YOUR choice. It's totally normal to feel this way, and don't let anyone tell you different. Next time MIL makes the comment tell her health professionals actually advise to breastfeed until 2 years old now, and leave it at that. You are mom. Your say over-rules anyone else. Stay strong, you got this! 🙏