I just recently started back to work after being off for 6 mos., and I think little Jake is going through separation anxiety, though he is getting better all the time. He has been with me practically 24/7 since I got him, so he's really attached to me. He got used to me being home with him all the time, and I had lots of time to play with him. Now I go to work in the evening, and he's not liking it! He usually starts acting "clingy" around 3:00 in the afternoon when I'm starting to get ready. He will follow me everywhere, which he normally does anyway, but he will whine a little bit and want to be picked up. I pick him up and cuddle him for a few minutes, then he's okay. I continue to get ready for work, but I talk to him alot while getting ready. He cries after I leave...and he's not even being left alone. My son is with him until my hubby gets home from work.
When I come home at 1:00a.m., Jake flies to the door to greet me and is SO excited!! Then, of course, it's playtime. He thinks if I'm gone 9 hours, then I have to make up the lost play time. I play with him for a little bit, but then it's bedtime. He's fine with that, as long as he can sleep all snuggled up with mommy.
Sometimes I'm not sure who is having the worst time with separation anxiety.......Jake or me.
