My 20 mos old DCB has been struggling these last 2 weeks. His mom is pregnant, due the end of the summer. I am not sure how much awareness he has about what is going on and if this is contributing to things or if he is just going through a phase of sorts.
He is struggling with the big transitions. Will start to cry for mommy whenever we go from outside to inside or for nap. Is OK when we go from one activity to the next and can be distracted but he has been screaming for his mom for the last 40 mins of nap. This is a new behaviour. I checked on him and laid him down but he continued after I left and is still crying.
He has always been very "happy, go lucky" and there has definitely been a sharp change. He has been more challenging for his parents as well when it is time to get ready in the morning etc.
I emailed the parents and asked if anything has changed at home (aside from the pregnancy) and asked about his awareness around what is going on with the pregnancy.
My concern is also that they want to keep him with me for part or the whole mat leave. I would love to have him as he is a super cool kid however, how is he going to manage daycare when he knows mommy is at home with the new baby? He is definitely a mamma's boy and will even ask for her when dad comes and picks him up. I also have 2, 2 year olds on my wait list for September that want his spot and who knows how long he will be with me or if they will yank him if he continues to struggle. I was open with his mom in the email about how well he will manage during the mat leave etc. Just a waiting a reply.