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12-07-2012 at 10:48 AM
palmtreema...
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Separation Anxiety....severe

I recently moved from Ohio to Washington state for my husband's job. Shortly after arriving i was called to Kansas by hospice as my mother lost her fight with brain cancer.

I know the unframilar setting and changes are what is causing my 11 month old to have these behavior problems... but I am about to my breaking point with her. 

I have to be holding her every waking moment, or the tantrums and crying fits are enough to where she makes herself sick or has hurt herself. The instant I pick her up she is happy again and can self soothe. It's starting to scare me,and its becoming really unfair to my 3 year old who can't get any mommy time at all.  

 She wont even let me sit her down to go pee... Our days are becoming a nightmare. I am getting so numb to her cries that sometimes i just let her wail and ignore her. I dont wanna be that mom. 

Anyone have coping techniques for her- or for my stress level? 

 

please and thank you 


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12-07-2012 at 11:10 AM
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Can you wear her? Just put her on your back in a carrier (Ergo, Pikkolo, etc) and continue doing what you have to do while talking to her, doing stuff with your older child, even going to the bathroom.

What about if you take one day to just do stuff with the kids? Leave the housework, errands and appointments for another day. Just sit on the floor with them, play with them, tickle them, curl up on the couch and read books, take a nap, make their favorite foods for lunch.  

I am really sorry that you are dealing with the stress of a cross-country move, the loss of your mom and a crazy toddler...it must be so hard. I hope that things get easier soon.


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12-07-2012 at 3:53 PM
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I echo babywearing. LO may really like it at first, then when comfortable, want to explore the new environment. 

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