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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom  Thanks again  The cup game is fun. The massage works - it puts him right to sleep....until I walk towards the door. Then he begins the barking again. whenever I leave, I say "mommy loves you" in a happy voice. Should I stop that? It's whether I leave for 30 seconds or 8 hours...so I don't think they're tying it to me being gone all day. I just don't know. It makes me almost cry whenever I hear it. It's frustrating, it's sad, and I just hate it..you know? I wish I didn't have to leave him, but that wouldn't be fixing anything. |
I don't see anything wrong with saying "mommy loves you." You probably already do, but say it at other times too so that Joey connects it with positive or desirable experiences.
I know it's tough leaving them and they are masters at making us feel guilty. When I'm leaving my boys, they curl up in their beds and watch me with big sad eyes. Focus on the joy of returning home and the happy greetings. Hang in there!