Hi Girls,

Both my girls have been through it actually my 9 mth old is still doing it but not as bad now. My DD#1 wanted mummy mummy mummy and would have the biggest tantrum if daddy was to organise her etc. I just persisted and ignored the tantrum - very very hard i must say! eventually she got the message and outgrew it. I thought it would never end. I also used little phrases and cuddles and things to make her feel safe and secure.
Round two started when dd#2 was about 7.5mths but i distract her by giving her toys or an iceblock to suck on in one of those net thingy's (can't remeber the name of them sorry.) Same as Charly Frog I also talk to her and say " Mummies here it's ok." or "I'm not going to leave without you."
little phrases like that is a constant thing in my household at the moment as it seems to make her feel more at ease. I have found though it is good to have DD#1 around to distract her as well. I also give her cuddles and kisses to make her feel secure and safe. She does though love to be cuddled and kissed by anyone so it is more of a wanting more and more i think with DD#2?
Bindy - i can't help you there maybe she wants more and more cuddles from mummy. She is still young though so i wouldn't worry too much at this stage, she may be feeling a little offcolour or something? Hope it gets better for you though i am sure you are enjoying all those cuddles.
The only suggestion is maybe have a close family member come over a few times a week and get them to hold bubba while you are in reaching distance then slowly move back talking to her until you can leave the house and stand outside without a scream or whinge? Keep persisting it is hard but i am sure we will all get there in the end - I hope!!!

Jen