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Nervous about DH being gone for 3 days. (vent)

jwiatrekjwiatrek
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months

DH is going on a business trip next week and I can't help but be anxious about how I am going to get everything done in his absence and get to work on time.  He's been pretty good about handling the outside chores so that I can focus on DD and the inside chores in the evening and in the morning we split time with her to allow each other to get ready.  I still pump in the morning and she ALWAYS wakes up about the same time so he usually gets her from the crib and puts her back to sleep so I can continue to pump.  How am I going to do this by myself?  I've been cutting pumping sessions and am seriously considering slashing this one just so that I don't have to worry about it while he's gone. 

 I know it's silly but he hasn't been away since she's been born.  I hate that I used to be such an independent woman and that now I find myself so dependent.  It drives me crazy!  I guess that's what I get for marrying a man that is willing to do so many things for me! Wink  If you've made it this far; thanks for "listening."  Also, any advice is appreciated!

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Re: Nervous about DH being gone for 3 days. (vent)

  • laur1120laur1120
    I understand.  DH traveled for work ALL the time and it was no biggie but now if he had to go it'd be a HUGE deal- i'd be stressing too.  I guess maybe plan on getting up real early on those days?  Make sure everything is packed and laid out the night before.  GL!!!
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  • rynhalesrynhales

    DH just left today for 3 days. I dont  have to get up and go to work but it is still more difficult not having him do bed time and give me that 20 mins of "me" time at night. But when I start to think I need a break I think of my sister who is a single mom and does it EVERYDAY all by herself. =)

    Good luck! yOu will be fine!

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  • VegasWedVegasWed
    I bet you'll suprise yourself at how well you can do with him gone.  I would get up 30 mins early and try to pump, so that when baby does wake up you are done pumping or close to done and then you can continue your normal routine.  Give yourself a little more credit, you can do it by yourself : )  Good luck, and it's great that your DH is such a big help.  My DH works 48 hr shifts, and I really miss his help when he is gone, but I manage.
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  • MattsWifey<3MattsWifey<3

    First of all, your siggy pics are absolutely adorable! Your DD looks so sweet.

    I am sure you'll be okay. Thankfully it's only 3 days so if it's a little chaotic it will be over quickly.

    How's your BM stash? In the morning when she wakes up you can cut your pumping session short and nurse her.

    Don't even worry about the indoor or outdoor chores. They can wait.

     Good luck.

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  • cleeksockcleeksock
    I'm in the midst of a week alone with my daughter.  I've kind of decided to forego chores until my husband gets home.  I usually do chores/cook when he gets home from work and he takes over baby duty.  It's going pretty well and we're figuring things out, but no way could I be a single mother because I am just exhausted!
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  • jwiatrekjwiatrek
    imagerynhales:

    DH just left today for 3 days. I dont  have to get up and go to work but it is still more difficult not having him do bed time and give me that 20 mins of "me" time at night. But when I start to think I need a break I think of my sister who is a single mom and does it EVERYDAY all by herself. =)

    Good luck! yOu will be fine!

    I never had more respect for single mothers and mothers with SOs in the armed forces, police or firemen, than I do now that I have a LO of my own.  They really earn my respect!

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  • inbetweendreamsinbetweendreams

    My DH works 24h shifts, so there are several mornings during the week that I do everything myself before leaving for work. I don't have any advice as far as pumping, but there are other things you can do to make your morning go smoother. I do as much at night as I possibly can (pack your lunch/work bag, get everything ready for daycare, lay out your clothes, etc.). It makes the morning a little easier. You'll find a way to get it all done! 

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