Both mine have been like this, but grown out of it over time. I just kinda went with it and didn't get away from them until they were ready. Got to leave DS for the first time with my Mum last week and it was lovely cos i got a break, and he was great for Mum. If i had pushed it earlier, it would have been hell for all of us.
I reckon work will work itself out, or you can worry about that closer to your return. Does she sleep for long during the day, can you sneak out then? Alternatively, i just got used to wearing bub so i could do those run around things. Tried to think of it as multitasking, and doing a workout at same time.
I would also sit near Mum and others with baby on my lap, so they could start to get comfortable with them while still feeling safe having contact with me.
She sounds like a normal one to me. it’s a long time until august - things will change so much between nor and then. Hold her close while she is young. It probably won’t help to “get her used to it” by leaving her. Create a secure base for her and from there she will be able to move on at her own pace. In time these velcroe babies become confident children and adults. (My 15 yr old velcroe baby is excitedly planning 6 mnths in Japan this year.) A baby sling may help you get out to the shops and do a few things around the house. It is an intense time - but you are responding to her needs. Your way of parenting hasn’t “made her like this” It’s not to do with the fact that you are breastfeeding her (and stopping breastfeeding won’t help!)You are doing an amazing job.
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