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Babies: 9 - 12 Months
luvmyducks
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Separation anxiety ?
luvmyducks
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If your LO had separation anxiety, about how long did it last for? About a month ago I left her for the first time for more then 3hrs for my sister's bachelorette party weekend. I was gone most of Saturday and Sunday morning. DH stayed with her. Since I came back, she has had separation anxiety. She is fine if I leave the room and she's preoccupied, but once she sees me, if I don't come and pick her up right away, she will start crying. And she cries when I leave and she's watching me.
I can hardly get anything done with how clingy she is. Part of me likes it bc it is nice to be so loved and needed 
But on the other hand, I have things I need to do--I can't hold her all day every day. I was hoping she would have gotten better by now.
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Re: Separation anxiety ?
DH and I have been dealing with it for a few weeks now with no real end in sight. It's not every day but when it happens, its insane. Like you said, we can literally not set DS down. Luckily at night when he sleeps, he will only cry for a few minutes before falling asleep but it does make it impossible to get any work done. Hopefully it will pass soon!
She needs to know that you leave, but you always come back. Never sneak out of the house, even if it seems easier. She'll always be worried that you're going to leave her. Start with small trips, even if it's a walk around the block. Tell her that Mommy is going bye-bye, and that you'll be back soon. Gradually increase the length of your trips, and she will eventually learn that you always come back.
That said, both of mine had/have separation issues at this age. Right now, my LO cries if anyone else (except DH or my mom) even come near her. My other DD didn't really get over it until I stopped nursing her at 14 months.
GL!