New Strange Behavior

Maggie seems to have developed some "issues" as of late. Since we've been sick so much I honestly can't pinpoint the exact time any of them developed but at this juncture I'm freaked out by all of it.

First, she's gone from using her binky only at nap time and bed time to needing it at all times. She hardly wants to eat because that means the binky has to be removed. She whines in the most pathetic way for it (if for some reason its not already in her possession) and throws a crying fit if we say no.

Second, she needs constant attention. And by constant I truly mean CONSTANT! I used to have a very independent little toddler who rarely wanted to be held, loved independent play, and basically entertained herself the majority of the time. Occasionally she'd ask for a book to be read to her or something small but I would usually have to engage her rather than her begging for it. She just clings to my leg, Patrick's leg and bawls, saying "up, up, up". It's so pathetic it breaks my heart yet I simply cannot hold her all the time. She even cried when I left her at daycare yesterday. I couldn't even enjoy my free time.

Third, she doesn't eat. Not even her favorites. She is already way too thin so choosing not to eat scares me. I've tried it all. I'd give her anything at this point. She takes a few bites and says "all done". I can't convince her to take even one more bite. Just a few short weeks ago she was an awesome eater--fruits, veges, whole grains, etc. She rocked it all and now?? What happened?

My concern is that each change is just so polar opposite of her normal behavior I'm terribly confused and don't know if this is just a phase or what. Or....am I just being a freaked-out first time mom and she'll get over it as easily as it came? Is this just leftover illness?

Since my complaints don't come with lovely pictures, I'll just include this random shot. I put the chair there in order to use it for sit ups. Maggie promptly crawled up on top and shoved my legs off.