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sobamom 11-09-2010 11:15 AM  I'm long-winded but I'll try really
hard to quickly sum up my situation : DH works long hours.
Weekdays, at the most, we see him (or the back of his head, as
he stares tiredly at the computer) for about an hour in the
morning, and that's it. Sometimes he's gone before we wake up.
We're always asleep by the time he gets home (3-4am, on
average). Weekends, DH is so tired, he pretty much sleeps all
day, both days (if he isn't working from home).  DD is 23 months
old and has always been a cautious, strong-willed, clingy child.
She still nurses a lot throughout the day, rarely plays
independently, won't let me out of her sight, and if we ever go
out of the house, 90% of the time, she wants to be held in my
arms. Lately, I've been able to convince her to go in my carrier
on my back, at least 50% of the time. She rarely allows anyone
but me to hold her.  Anyhow, the