Feel like my baby hates me
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Yes I feel like this with my little boy! I feel I can’t settle him but he settles with other people so much! He’s only 8 weeks old and I thought he would need me more than ever but I feel he doesn’t breaks my heart 😔
My baby girl always smiles for daddy the minute she lays eyes on him & other family and friends. They don’t even have to do anything! I have to work so hard for a smile. I also felt crappy for a while as we play/ read lots I’m always interacting with her, lots of kisses and cuddles. Also felt like she found me boring me and hated me i googled lots trying to find why but it seems that it is pretty normal and lots of mums feel Same I am with her all day, she so used to me & is excited seeing daddy/ others. I’m sure she will probably giggle for daddy first and say his name first too which I’ve accepted even tho I will still feel a little jel I just enjoy watching her be happy and smiley even if not always with me. when I stopped stressing and forcing it i have found she smiles at me lots more although I still have to work much harder for it. I have also made efforts to be off my phone more and not be so distracted when she is awake which has helped too Your baby doesn’t hate you x
Ahh bless you - your baby doesn’t hate you. She is just trying to communicate with you and it’s her only way. My little boy has had weeks like this too. Are you breast feeding? If so, she most likely can smell the milk on you and that’s why she won’t settle on you but does other people. When my little boy was like this I welcomed his daddy taking him and settling him to give me a moment to breathe. Babies sometimes want the comfort of the boob even when they’re not hungry. Also, if you’re feeling anxious or upset baby can pick up on this, so if you need to take a moment to calm and life yourself up before having another go at settling your little one, take it. It will be better for you both in the long run. Sending love and understanding your way - hope she settles with you soon so you can enjoy snuggles.