i didnt really read fully through your other responses but just wanted to give you some support. i totally understand cause my DD1 was the same. it was soooo hard because (this may sound selfish) i kinda felt trapped at times.. no one else would do for her and so it was basically up to me and me only ALL the time.
I felt guilty also because my DH felt bad that he couldnt help and that she didnt like him.(well he felt she didnt like him) i also felt a little resentful at times.. (sheesh i am being very honest here arent i) :-)
but now they are really close. they have a really great relationship, the older she got the better she got. so dont know if that was very helpful but sometimes it makes you feel better to know that others have been in the same position and it gets better. :-)
I'm in the same boat with DD, she loves me TO DEATH! Only wants me to give her breakfast, carry her, put her to bed - everything. It's both flattering and suffocating at the same time!
Since I returned to part time work DD spends heaps more time with DH (who is the most attentive, involved and wonderful loving father ever), it has helped her their relationship a lot. He takes her to the park, out for milkshakes, swimming (she also didn't like the water at first but he took baby steps wtih her and now she loves it).
My advice would be to have DH take her out for some fun activities and hopefully she will learn that he's not that bad! Although no one will ever beat Mummy...
It is nice to have some time to yourself occasionally
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