Leaving DS for a week- need a pep talk

Mnerani

I leave on Sunday for a work trip to West Africa. It's a huge conference that I organize every year. Last year, DS was 6 months old and I brought him and our nanny because I was still breastfeeding. This year, I'm going alone. I've never spent more than 2 nights away since he was born and I'm dreading how much I'll miss him. And it doesn't help that he's going through a fierce "mama phase" right now so I think he's going to be upset a lot.

I need a pep talk along the lines of "you aren't the first working mother in the history of the world- suck it up!"

What do you have for me?

kaf7

I was gone for a week when DS was 10m for a FET. It was tougher emotionally leading up to it than it was to actually be away. Try to enjoy a good nights sleep and a good book (or something else that you like to do that requires more than 5 uninterrupted minutes). Both of you will be fine.

Eve_Angelique

I was just without DS for 3 nights and it was crazy hard to leave him, there were tears, from me - not him! But we both did survive. You got this momma!

jessica_gail2

I agree with PP - the stress leading up to the trip will be so much worse than the trip itself. You will have plenty to do to keep your mind off of him, and he will be very well taken care of. You will do great and so will LO! GL with the conference!!

imoverit

You got this mama!!! That is all.

srveatch

I have had to travel for work several times since A was born. It is harder on us Mommas than the LO's. Make sure you set aside time to call or FaceTime. Sometimes the time zone differences make it challenging. A has gotten really good at those and gives me kisses through the phone Oh and do enjoy those uninterrupted sleeps at night

Mnerani

Thanks, all. I've been in such a terrible mood all day, but I keep telling myself that this anticipation will be worse than the actual being away. And I hope it's true. Thanks for your posititivity!