DS wants only me

can_can

So the past few weeks, DS (2 and a half years old) is going through a huge mommy phase. He only wants to see me in the morning, only wants me to put him to bed, and freaks out when I have to go upstairs to get ready in the morning. If DH goes in to get him in the morning, he screams and cries until he can go wake me up. It's really hurting DH's feelings, even though I told him I think it's just a phase.

DH and I have pretty even share of time with DS, he has him in the mornings (after I leave for work) and then I have him in the evenings (DH gets home after DS is in bed). So it's not like he's home all day with me or anything. And DH does his fair share of play time with him, etc... so I really can't figure out why he's become so mommy-obsessed. I don't mind it other than the fact that it's hurting DH's feelings... but has anyone else gone through this? How long does this phase last, or is it not a phase?

QueSrah

We're in a mild version of that phase now (only mommy will do in the morning, but she tolerates daddy just fine if I'm not around in the evening).  I'm assuming how long the phase lasts depends on the kid and what else is going on in your life.  I hope it's not too long, because I can see my DH getting more hurt as the weeks go by.  (Plus I hope he doesn't just give up trying because he knows T will cry for him anyway.)

LeaLea

We are going through it now with both boys. They are fine with DH if they are alone with him but as soon as I am in the house they want me. DH doesn't seem overly concerned about it, but if can be overwhelming for me.

Sofka

I do think it's a phase, they go thru Mommy and Daddy phases, DD is coming out of a severe Daddy-only case and wants more Mommy time.

any chance you could be pregnant and he's feeling it?

 

LindseyJW

Sofka:

I do think it's a phase, they go thru Mommy and Daddy phases, DD is coming out of a severe Daddy-only case and wants more Mommy time.

any chance you could be pregnant and he's feeling it?

 

bingo! this is exactly when Tomas went through his mommy only phase

can_can

Sadly, no, not a chance that I'm PG... not even a small one. I'm hoping to change that in the next few months, but nope, definitely not now. I'm trying to make Daddy seem more fun (talking about him a lot when he's not home, acting really excited when he is home, etc)... here's hoping DH doesn't let it get to him too much, although it will make me sad when he does finally stop begging to be near me