Crying for attention

She was close to you for 9 months or so and now you want her to detach from you?  It is not that easy.  She is use to your sound, movement, moods, etc. and she is not ready or capable of releasing you.  At this time in her little life, it is all about her.  You have an unique bond with her and you can't just break it at the moment.  When she sleeps, you should be sleeping as well to get your rest.  Take it from me, you can not go without appropriate sleep and expect to be able to give her your all.  Be bless and much success.

I had this similar problem, I can relate to your frustration.. I started weening my lil one when I put him down, I would put him in his play pen where I could sit with him, and then I would continue to pat his bottom.  If you place your little one on their side they can see you.  The weening time took about 3 weeks, but it was worth it as I could do things around the house.

Good luck!

Mr.Jqna,  I can't help you much with this, as I was never able to have kids.  I think you may just have to hold her and make silly sounds until she is 18 years old.  Good Luck.

Anna Sparky's Mom

She sounds intelligent.  She controls everyone's behavior that interacts with her.  I bet she figured it out.  If I cry, they stay and play.  Like conditioning an animal to bark when you snap your fingers for a treat.  Her treat is continued entertainment.  Eventually, someone will have to teach her that she can't have what she wants by using that method.  Just be glad she isn't yours!!