For the past two weeks, I have problem getting Baby to sleep. Breastfeeding used to be like a sleeping pill for Baby but not anymore. When he had enough, he will roll over, sit up and starts crying. He is sleepy but he just refused to sleep. He will roll on my body, roll on my legs, roll on my shoulder and head. Since I am really really sleepy, I just ignore him and sleep. The next thing I know, he is fast asleep on my shoulder or on my feet!

Baby is also extra clingy to me. He wants only Mommy at times and I can’t leave his sight. Daddy can’t put him to nap anymore. He can’t even soothe Baby when he wants Mommy.

He no longer smile at unfamiliar faces. When MIL came back on Saturday, he cried when she tried to carry him. Everyone is an alien to him. He just stared at them without smiling a lil bit no matter how hard they try getting him to smile.

Then we got this from BabyCentre:

If your baby seems more clingy than usual, she’s probably feeling separation anxiety — perfectly normal for a nine month old. It’s really a good sign, showing that she’s now able to distinguish between the familiar and the unfamiliar. She may refuse to open her arms to other adults, even ones she knows, and she may find bedtime distressing because it separates her from mum and dad. Separation anxiety usually peaks between 10 and 18 months and then gradually fades. With extra cuddling and reassurance from you, she’ll get through this stage and back to her social self.

Now we know! :D

According to hubby’s niece who is studying Child Care, Separation Anxiety will peak again at 4 years old. I think I can agree to that. My 4yo Barnabas is more clingy to me now that before. The moment Baby leaves my lap, he will quickly hop on it. He asked me to carry him when I am not carrying Baby and he wants to sleep near me at night. He favorite verse is “Mommy, you don’t love me.” When I told him that I do love him, he will reply, “You didn’t hug and kiss me.” Since I know the reason he is behaving that way, I entertain his request, give more more hugs and kisses and assure him that I love him a few times a day!


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