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Can you take her in the carrier at home?
Mine was like this recently. I looked in her mouth yesterday and suddenly realised she’d had a tooth come through! I felt awful as I hadn’t realised (she didn’t have any other signs) so I hadn’t given her anything for relief. Could be worth (if you haven’t already) having a look at her gums in case she’s teething?
Babies love to be close to you, 9 months in, 9 months on, 9 months near. You’re not doing anything wrong, she’s just going to need you a lot in the first few years. I would pop her in the carrier while doing things at home. I think it’s easy to forget how little they really are as they’ve all grown so much since they were born, but 4/5/6 months is still so tiny and new to the world!
I was going to say like Anna that I would recommend a baby carrier so baby is close to you. It sounds like your little one just wants to be close to you, so strap her on and go about your day :)
Youre not failing at all! It really sounds like you're doing everything you can for her, that is not failing. I agree with trying a carrier, this is completely normal 🩷 it is definitely challenging though!
You are not failing, your LO is still young and going through a lot of changes developmentally. I know its frustrating and you’re doing amazing keeping your feelings aside, the fact you put her first says that. Just remember in the difficult times she will grow past this and the bond you will have from soothing her through it will be strong x