I am on the brink of tears right now as I attempt to type this with one hand because my 4yr old is wrapped around one of my arms like a boa constrictor limiting my movement. I am a Mother of four with two more due in June. My youngest (age 4) has always been very attached to me, but it seems like lately I'm losing my patience! I don't know if it's the pregnancy or if I've finally just had enough. He always has to touch me in some manner. If I come sit down in the living room, he will leave the couch he's on to come sit on my lap or directly next to me practically attached to my hip. I love how much he loves me. He tells me that I'm his best friend, gives me nuzzles, unlimited hugs and kisses... but it's just becoming TOO MUCH. If I don't immediately turn my face to his, he aggressively grabs my face and makes me look at him or puts his face to mine... I simply can't take it much longer. It's taking everything in me not to yell at him because I don't want to hurt his feelings, but sometimes I'm just plain ole mean to him and the way that I ask him to give me space. I know these days are few in comparison to when he becomes an adult and I will one day long for them, but I truly need space. I feel so bad! Idk what to do. My husband tries to help, but my son is very stubborn. We've had great difficulty getting him to stay in his bed. We wake up in the morning and he's back in ours. I feel like I need to speak to a professional at this point. Idk what to do. It's even effecting my relationship because I feel so overwhelmed and smothered most times that any kind of touch annoys me. Please tell me I'm not alone. If anyone has been through this, how did you find solace?