Not enjoying motherhood

Unfortunately I think it’s a stage they go through around this age! My little boy has started crying/whinging/screaming a lot when I put him down and seems to only want me to hold him which is just not possible! He also hates having his nappy done and will kick and wriggle which makes it hard. They’re just learning and growing I suppose and tend to have some separation anxiety around this age. We’ve got this! Xx

I think it's just a stage they go through, my son is the same at the moment. I went back to work last week and I've actually really enjoyed getting a break from him 🤭 we'll get through this xx

I was in the same boat as you. He has always been a whining baby but the last few weeks it's been terrible. Like you said he cries to go In his highchair, cries when I try to feed him, going in his pushchair, car seat, change mat, when I get him dressed, in the bath, basically any time I've not been holding him or feeding him. I cried multiple times last week because it was just getting me down and I felt like I couldn't enjoy him. Someone said to me it could be a stage they go through and it's a like separation anxiety and just wanting to be held by me. He is also up all night long, we co sleep because he wants to be attached to my boob all night and I'm exhausted so doesn't help. BUT to give you some hope 3 days ago he literally has gone to being a really happy boy! I just don't know what's changed but I'm hoping this will give you some hope. I even said last week maybe I'm ready to go back to work if this is what I'm going to deal with every single day. I hope it gets better for you because it is so tough!