So sorry no one has answered your post before!

This is indeed a stage that many babies will go through. It's ok to hold him and give him that sense of security that he really needs to feel at this point. But you do have to live your life too and he does have to learn that he can't have you ALL the time. Using the bathroom or doing necessary things like cooking dinner, taking a shower, and some simple chores are going to have to be done.

He is going to cry when you do these things, but before you do it, talk to him as if he knew what you were saying....tell him that you need to put him down to do one little thing and you will be right back, or you will have to put him down, but he can sit and watch mommy. Be reassuring that you are going to be there and are still going to provide him with the security he needs even when you are not holding him.

Playing lots of games of peek-a-boo will help him realize that even tho you are not able to be seen you are still there.

Thank you mominashoe,

First of all thank you for the reply, I had nearly forotten I posted in the first place. My son, Zeyden is much better now. I think he might have been teething real bad before because he's broken out with three new teeth since I last visited this site... He's not only sitting on his own now, but he's also crawling too, & seems to want to stand alot. I've never been prouder before now. I know there are many more moments of pride to come, but seing my little baby boy do things on his own & slowly becoming a little man , puts a lump in my throat.
As far as doing the simple chores around the house without always having to hold him is concerned; I think playing peak-a-boo was an excellent suggestions, he loves it and just lights up. Sure there are moments when he still only wants mommy, however I think now I no longer feel that guilt of not picking him up emmediately as I once did...
It's all patience & learning for the both of us!!!!!
Sincerely, zeyden Liam & his mama xoxo

That's great! I'm glad you and your son are doing better now