Catching a break not all it's cracked up to be?

kelleighxnicole

My family, my aunt in particular, will often offer to watch my oldest (18m/o) DD for a weekend or so here and there. At first it sounds like such a relief, especially with the new baby who just turned a month old today. But then once I walk back in the door of my apartment after having dropped her off it just feels SO empty and quiet, and the next few days are just not the same! I think the only benefit of it is being able to clean and sleep a bit more than usual. But man do I miss that little bugger when she isn't here! And it makes me feel bad for ever wishing for a break!! Like tonight, my aunt has her, and I peeked over at her toddler bed and started crying a bit because I knew I wouldn't be putting her in it tonight!

moonfaerie

I would be the same way. I love catching a break as much as anyone else, but 2-3 hours is enough for me. I like to go to the salon for a mani/pedi and a haircut, or go to dinner with girlfriends, or shop in peace, that kind of stuff. I'm always ready to see my babies after a few hours.

DD1 spent the night with the ILs when DD2 was born, while I was in the hospital, and I was still sad that she wasn't home. lol

naturelle25

I do always miss my Lil when she stays at Grandma's for the night but I remember I was extremely emotional about it right after Owen was born. My hormones were out of control. One time, my mom took her to my aunt's for something and called me to tell me they would be a little bit later than expected. I got off of the phone and started bawling, lol. Quite honestly, at the moment, I love having a night off of battling bedtime, fighting over going potty and struggling to get her to eat breakfast in the morning:)

RNOHIO

I would feel the same way..............which is probably why I have never left my kids overnight (except when I had DS of course). I would love to get a break once in a while but I can't bring myself to being away from them (or even just 1) for a whole night.