***Warning....I'm talking attachment.***
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She will cry and cry and put her arms out to me with this pained look on her face
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That's the answer to your question...she NEEDS to be held....
Alex is held more than he isn't...if he asks for 'uppa'....uppa he gets...he still doesn't truly believe that I will not leave him...
We are home 19 months...Alex has insecure/anxious attachment...if you want my personal, experienced attachment struggled Mom advice...she is no where near ready to be told no...but only you know your child...I believe I've offered you this info before, but PM me if you want more info on attachment struggles in infants and toddlers...
You have been home a very short period of time in relation to the attachment process...not all kids transition easily...I believe 18 months is the time frame quoted in Attaching in Adoption...
Are you using a Hip Hammock?
Use it for what's it's worth for you...but it is so much easier to address the attachment front now....it just gets harder for everyone involved once you've been home longer.