Mom Vs. Dad

Updated on November 18, 2007
C.G. asks from San Antonio, TX
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I know that this sounds funny...but whenever my son sees my husband he yells "dada" and crawls as quickly as possible to him! He can't even say "mama" yet and doesn't seem to care if I'm there or not. Is it just because I take care of him most of the time and he is used to me? Or have I done something wrong? The sensitive side of me wants to think that he just doesn't like me as much (my husband is pretty great!), but the logical side just says that this is a phase. My husband is fabulous, but I end up taking care of my son alot of the time. Thoughts? Comments? Thanks in advance!

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T.

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I can relate... My son is exactly the same. In fact the running"joke" around here is "I'm secure enough to accept the fact that my darling son likes daddy better"...Well, he does enjoy his daddy. I'm with hm ALL day, but daddy gets to enjoy him for s short time. I have to remember that my son desires to be just like daddy (which would be a great thing) and to do that he needs to stick to him like glue so that he can learn how to be a man. Please know that your son knows how much you love him, no doubt, but it is healthy for your son to want to be with daddy. In fact, it's probably really healthy for your husband as well. My husband has talked about how great a feeling it is because he did not have that with his dad. Be secure in yourself as a good mommy!

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G.

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Wow, this could have been me writing this. My son could care less if I am around too. He screams daddy when he comes home, runs to his side and stays there for the rest of the night. I try to play with him and tells me NO! I try to kiss him, and he wipes my kisses off of his face. It has been very depressing for me, and I know where you are coming from. I suppose this is a phase, that is what people tell me. Hang in there...
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O.W.

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I'm in the same situation....with my first one and now with ny second one....they both like their daddy and when he is at home it seems like I don't exist anymore. I used to really question myself but now I'm sure that I don't do anything wrong, it's just the different role that we have. My husband is really great with them, even if he is tired he plays and spend quality time with them. I do more the "dirty" job (change them, feed them) at of course is not much fun. But I'm very graetful they have such a good realationship with daddy....but I'm sure they love me too.....so, you are not the only mom feeling like that, but trust me, he loves you too and you don't do anything wrong!!

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A.H.

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All my kids have gone back and forth and had mommy times and daddy times. I think dads are neat because they leave and come back, where as lots of moms are always there.

Be happy that your husband is so involved with his baby and don't worry. Most kids go back and forth and are mommy's kids one day and daddy's another day. Every now and then I get to go to the store alone and I love the roar of Mommy's home I get... I just try to tune out I am come home with food LOL!

Good luck

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K.K.

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Relax....let dad have his moment....it does not last long. Both of mine had a period where 'dad' was the only being on the earth.....sit back and cherish that your child loves dad. Do not take this personal...be the best mommy you desire to be, and you have nothing to worry about...even if you have an off day or two.

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