Separation Anxieties Mum & Bubs

[Boymum]

Hello, I am just wondering how Mum's and Bubs get through and cope with Separation Anxiety?

It is a bit early yet, my DS is only 18 weeks old but he seems to be looking for me all of the time when we are out and cries or gets very clingy when he can't see me or be near me at least.

I do want to be able to leave him at home with Dad or Family and go out once in a while to allow him to have relationships with his other care takers....mostly his Dad and Grandparents really.

Should I be doing certain things to get him used to being away from me or when I do go out (usually only 2 -3 hrs at a time) is there any way of helping him relax and enjoy himself without looking for me? He tends not to take his bottle from anyone else while I am gone too, that worries me.

Sounds like I have the separation anxiety, ha,ha, yes to a certain extent....I miss him and worry about him when I go out, but I also enjoy myself and feel like a person of my own again for a while which helps me relax and in turn be a better Mum because of it.

Anyway, any words of wisdom or advice? How did you get through the separation anxiety stage when you went out for a while?

Thanks.

[rynosmum]

I work fulltime and I still get separation anxiety - every single day. DS rarely gets it though. I can't imagine how I'll be when he goes to school !:(

It's a good idea for someone else to start feedng bubs more so if you became ill or had to go away for a little while, they were self sufficient.

Apart from that , hug him with all your might, smell his beautiful hair, tickle his baby soft skin and continue to be as close as you are. Cuddles with my little boy still mean more than anything else in this world.:thumbsup:

[mamabear]

It's funny how we all go throught his separation anxiety. The bubs seem to be more easily distrated than the mums. We're left to feel guilty all day and yet they forget about us within a few minutes.

Yes if you can get in the habit of a leaving baby for a little while in a regular basis will help to alleviate the separation when you need/want to do it for longer.