Thanks everyone,

Its very reassuring that Shae is not the only baby that has gone through this and that its perfectly normal. I have always felt that I would be a good attentive mother but never wanted to wrap her in cotton wool itms.

Being constantly told little things like "she has separation anxiety" or "x won't to that with her baby" or "x makes y wait until x is ready to feed y" and such, really does wear me down. I am usually a strong willed, confident person but sometimes I feel like I am doing all the wrong things by trusting my instincts and doing what comes naturally to me.

TBH I can't understand why people feel the need to make comparisons and criticisms, it is the least beneficial form of "support" , wouldn't be a hassle if it was at least constructive

Thank you all,I am so glad its a normal part of development and that she will grow out of it eventually and make everyone else feel better about themselves.

Nae x