J.C.
Hi M.-
Babies can get very needy at this age but they do not usually cry all the time. I would take her to the pediatrician to rule out a health issue- such as ear infection, reflux, anything that could be causing her pain and cause her to need you to comfort her. If she has a clean bill of health, then try to structure her day some. Plan some activities the two of you can do. Do this for a few days together - do not leave her side - and get her used to playing these games. After a few days, set her up with her game and take the laundry. Sit near her and fold it but don't actually play the game. Spend the next few days doing your activities near her while she does hers. She may not like this. She may cry. Just reassure her you are there and continue to do your thing. Do not leave her alone yet. After a few days of doing this, leave her for only a minute or two. If she cries, tell her she may follow you but no crying. And let her follow you around as long as she is not crying. Give her lots of praise for not crying and ignore her if she follows you and cries. After a few weeks of this, things should be better. But, I think you are going to go through a tough few weeks! Good luck.