In the last week, my 16 mo toddler's separation anxiety has gone through the roof. At night, he's gone from going down awake to needing me to stay by his side holding his hand. He also went from sleeping 11hrs straight (a miracle for him!), to under 10 hours, waking up constantly calling "mama mama mama" until I get him. And the kicker, in the car, he demands I hold his hand. While I'm driving. He screams with his hand reaching for mine and only calms if I reach back and hold his. My elbow is hyperextended, throbbing, and losing circulation... Not to mention how dangerous it must be to drive with one arm outstretched behind you.

I guess just looking for similar stories for reassurance?? This too shall pass, right?!?! In the meantime, advice?!?!