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I just need to vent

I feel like Im going insane. My 10 month old has become very very very clingy. To the point that I can’t get anything done. If I to the bathroom she screams and cries until I come back. The house is now always a mess, laundry is piling up, I haven’t cooked dinner in days, just eating take out because I can’t get myself to let her sit there and scream and cry while I cook. My partner helps when he gets home, but during the day it’s always hectic. When she does independent play, it doesn’t last very long. Even when we’re out, she hates the stroller, and screams until I pick her up. I always end up holding her with one arm and pushing an empty stroller with the other. I usually handle it somewhat well, but lately my patience has been very low and I feel like I’m having a mental breakdown. I love her so much so I feel guilty for being so overwhelmed and frustrated :( Is anyone else going through this right now?? Any tips at all??

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We've switched to the ring sling because he's just happier suction cupped to my body at this point. It's worked really well for side carry and front carry. I've even been doing yard work while I baby wear

You are not alone in this. My 10-month old won’t let me leave her sight without crying/screaming/getting upset - even when she’s with someone safe, like her dad. I began baby wearing, switching up activities, but mostly baby wearing - letting her watch what I do, talking/explaining. It’s helped with my stress levels and hers. You’re doing the absolute best you can right now. You are her home, you are her safe place. When she can’t see you, hear you, feel you - she feels alone. This is all love from your child. Hang in there! ❣️

@Cassie I’m going to look into that, thank you!

@Victoria I needed to hear this, thank you so so much

Has she been teething? My LO acts like that when she has new teeth coming in. You’re doing great!

Exactly the same here. You are not alone. I can’t get anything done. But today I saw her first tooth! 😍🥰 Everything will be fine, this is a short phase in development. Separation anxiety.

You are not alone my son does this too and baby wearing is the answer for me as well. He’s teething on top of this so he wears a teething mitten and I keep cold toys around and switch them out while he’s in his playpen. I can only get stuff done without my husband and teenage daughters when I wear him lol

My baby does this when she is teething!

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