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Upset Routine

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  • 26-08-2012 3:32pm
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    lmahoney79
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    I had spinal surgery 2 weeks ago therefore my partner is now looking after our 14 month old full time. My son has become very attached and now used to being cared for by him. I know I sound silly but feel so left out of my son's life because I can only touch and cuddle him if he comes over to me on the couch. I feel just like an outsider looking on at a single father and his son.....I'm afraid my son won't see me as mammy anymore!


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    dublinlady
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    lmahoney79 wrote: »
    I had spinal surgery 2 weeks ago therefore my partner is now looking after our 14 month old full time. My son has become very attached and now used to being cared for by him. I know I sound silly but feel so left out of my son's life because I can only touch and cuddle him if he comes over to me on the couch. I feel just like an outsider looking on at a single father and his son.....I'm afraid my son won't see me as mammy anymore!


    Try not to worry - they always know their mammy! Plus it's good for him to learn to form strong indepentant relationships! Just think of all the kids in crèches or with a nanny - of course they form a close bond with whoever is feeding/changing them and as babies/toddlers I think this is harder for the mum to watch / but they are just responding to natures needs I suppose and he will also have an understanding that you are not 100% and may be a little put out- I'd say just keep chatting and singing and that kind of thing and he will always only have one mummy shaped hole in his heart!

    Hope u recover quickly and well :)


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