https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:19:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-220501 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:38:17 +0000 Honeybee 220501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD has gone through phases where she strongly prefers one parent over the other. When she was little, it was me; since about one year old it's been mostly DH. </p> <p>Since your LO is so young, I think it's ok to just go with the flow for now. Most likely, her preference will switch back and forth multiple times as she grows up. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-219809 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:31:31 +0000 SAHM0811 219809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My girls both had extreme (and I mean, Extreme!) mommy preference, especially during the first year. All I can say is, I'm with you and know how frustrating it can be. It's tough on both parents. But I will say that it comes and goes in waves, so hope you get some reprieve soon. Know though that I think this is pretty common and you're not alone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-219231 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:37:01 +0000 cvbee 219231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>awe</p> <p>(sorry, that's all I've got) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-219226 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:35:06 +0000 Rubies 219226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was like this and we just sort of let it happen. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-219223 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:33:55 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 219223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-218569 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:04:59 +0000 heffalump 218569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this issue, but only during bedtime. She would not let him put her to sleep, and I get severe migraines often so there are times when I just can't do it. </p> <p>We started doing a family bedtime. We would all be there for everything, but I would give her a bottle while dh sat there with us. Eventually we tried letting him give the bottle, and I would still stay there with them. If she got upset I would take her. It got to the point that not only could dh give her the bottle, but I could leave the room and she was fine. Now we switch on and off every night putting her to bed to she stays used to both of us. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo-completely-depdendent-on-me#post-218523 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:41:00 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 218523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 2 months and has gotten to the point where she is entirely dependent on me for sleep and for soothing. If she is crying, I am the only one who can soothe her. And forget anyone else trying to put her down for a nap or sleep!!</p> <p>Yesterday, I left LO with DH so I could go tanning. I was only gone for 40 minutes and she screamed from the moment I put her into DHs arms until the moment I came home. If someone else is holding her (like grandma) and I am in the room, she will scream and scream until she is handed off to me.</p> <p>Has anyone else struggled with this? Is there anything I can do? This is pretty exhausting and I know DH is sad because he feels like he can't help me at all. </p>