Feel rejected as a mom

My 16m boy prefers his dad over me. He would call him papa ever so sweetly and want him to carry whenever he’s around. He runs to his dad when we are out and would push me away to get to his dad. While I know and read it’s a phrase, I can’t help but feel rejected as a mom. And I’m blaming myself for not persisting in breastfeeding him long enough to form a bond.

Vô danh

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I feel you, Mummy. You'd like to have the same kind of attention from your child. You do recognise this is a phase, and can't help feeling as though you haven't done enough. When your child chooses his Papa, why not take this opportunity to get a little me-time? It could also be that your child wants his one-on-one time with Papa after all his time with Mama. Children recognise who to go to for specific "activities", for example rough play with Papa, and hugs with Mama. I hope you're feeling a little better 💗 Big hugs!

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