My baby prefers my mom to me

Hey everyone. I work four days a week and my mom minds my baby girl (who is 1) 2 of those days. However it’s starting to really upset me that she has preference for my mom when I come home in the evenings 😢. At first I tried to brush it off but I’m finding it increasingly difficult. I show my baby so much love and we have a great bond, but when my mom is there I feel as if my baby forgets about me! I’m also super hormonal (11 weeks pregnant) so maybe I’m overreacting a little 😅. Anyone have similar experience?

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My baby is the same way and I work 10 hour days only get to see him on weekends and do morning and bedtime routine during the week

Im a stay at home mom and I still have this happening. I especially feel it with my 5yr. He just feels safest with her out of evwryone in his life. It will also be a bit of a phase too, lots of people see this happen to dads at about this developmental phase.
But maybe look at the blessing of it too. Your baby is going to naturally feel a bond with your mom. They are both genetically connected to you and your mom didnt just carry you in her body she carried your baby girl.
But you can also ask your mom help encourage your bond by taking a big step back whenever your around so you can fill all those needs.
You and baby girl are so blessed that grandma's is willing and able to shower you both with her help and love

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