Helpppppppp!!

I am three months postpartum and have been my son’s primary caregiver. My husband helps a little, but it is usually been me feeding, changing, getting up throughout the night, playing, bathing, etc. I don’t mind - I love being a mom and tried for this baby for a long time. However, lately, it seems like my baby prefers everyone but me… He is always laughing and smiling at the sight of my husband, but only does every once in a while with me. It is seeming like he does that to people outside of us too - like grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles always get laughs and smiles. I’m trying to appreciate that he has a good bond with his dad and family, but it’s beginning to really weigh on me like I’m doing something wrong. Why doesn’t my baby like me? Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do? Does it ever get better? 😭💔
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This happened to me too , I was jealous 😭 but now he’s six months and absolutely loves me. Just hang in there. It’s tough feeling that way , but just try to give it some time. I know it’s not fair

My partner was the same and so was my little girl, I honestly think she was just getting bored of me 😂🙈 she’s now 11 months old and is a BAD Velcro baby, I can’t even leave the room to go for a wee 😩😩

Baby is simply learning that he can get some positive attention by smiling at people and will try it with anyone he's less familiar with. I know it's upsetting, but try not to take it personal. It doesn't mean he prefers them over you. On the contrary, he already feels loved and secure with you so he doesn't need to smile to get your attention.

I think it’s a developement thing because my little boy was the same at that age. Me and my husband would joke that he just didn’t find me funny. But once he got to 5 and 6 months he’s became so wary of everyone else and just stares at me all day while smiling at me 🤣 try your hardest not to worry, if anything it’s a good thing as they are doing what they should be in their social development stages xx

Thank you all!! I appreciate knowing I’m not the only one and this will pass. 🤍

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