I don't think babies are attention-seeking, but, man, plants...all they do is sit there and say "FEED ME."

(Why I do not own plants. My sister better get back here before my mother's houseplants and/or garden die from me neglecting them.)

NP, I think things come off as attention-seeking when people aren't honest about what they're feeling or needing. Like we all have at least one of those annoying people in our lives that drops dark hints about Something Wrong but leaves you guessing--that's attention-seeking. I don't get the sense you're that kind of person.