When was the first time you left LO w/someone else overnight?

butterbrickle · June 2009

I am struggling with this. My friend's wedding is in August and I keep going back and forth if MH and I should just book a room at the hotel where the reception will be so it can be a "night out". We haven't had many, or any of these since DD was born, so this might be a good time to do it. But the thought of leaving her makes me sad...but then I think...by the time we get back, she will be asleep anyway. We would leave her with my mother in law. DD will be 8.5 months at that point.

EuroChick · June 2009

8.5 months. I left her for one night at my house with my parents so I could attend a wedding in Paris. She was fine!

mary5198 · June 2009

Five months. My FIL & his wife took him overnight after my dad's funeral so I could get some much-needed rest. Since then, he's had three more sleepovers (my mom's and my MIL's) and he's been great! They love having him, he loves being somewhere new, and we get some rest. I say go for it!

chach916 · June 2009

3 months.

brideatbeach · June 2009

We first left her at 8 months and it was wonderful to have time with the hubby!

peapine · June 2009

around 2 months old. we took at trip to NYC overnight and my mom came over and took care of DD for the night. It was the best thing we did for our marriage. I called my mom like 1000000 times, but it was worth it. I truly believe its okay to leave LO here and there. Ive also recently left her overnight at my parents one night a weekend so my husband and I can have our time. We probably wont keep it up- but it has been nice the last 2 weekends to be able to sleep in ONE NIGHT and then pick DD up. I am leaving for CA for a bacherlorette party at the end of July- will leave DD to DH and my mom will come help. Then, in Nov DH and I go on a 4 night vacation together and my mom will take care of DD. I dont let anyone else but my mom take care of DD. She has been there since day 1 and took care of her before we found our daycare. I might be anal like that, but its the only way I could leave her.

Gin*In*TN · June 2009

She was 3 weeks & 2 days old the first time she spent the night with my parents. She usually spends at least 2-3 nights there a month. Sometimes more. If I had waited 8.5 months to have a DD-free night, I don't think I could've handled it.

mrsseguin · June 2009

I work nights, and DS is with DH. As for me and DH leaving overnight and leaving him with someone else...that makes me nervous. Probably when this baby is born will be the first time. We'll have MIL stay at our house. I'm having a c-section and want DH at the hospital with me. DS will be 15 months at that time.

Lucky_Dragonfly · June 2009

We haven't done this yet. My IL's did come over to our house to watch DS when we went out for our anniversary dinner and they put him to bed as well, but that is it.

pinksweetpea2 · June 2009

Not until this September- Lily will be about 14 months old. We are going away to a wedding for a weekend and my Mom will be staying with Lily.

I BF and she never took a bottle. ?Hopefully she will take to cows milk around a year and will not wean (I plan to continue BF after a year) while I am gone. ?I have to admit I am pretty nervous, but also super excited to get away with just DH.?

Andrewsgal · June 2009

DD three months for a wedding and DS this past weekend for a night out for DH. We had a total blast it was a great decision. Oh and we left DD for a week when she was 18 months and will leave them both again next year DS will be 18 months and DD 3.5. We go to Jamiaca. It is WONDERFUL for our marriage.

JennDave+1 · June 2009

Liam was a month old and he stayed with my parents overnight.

RedBrideNC · June 2009

3 months, DH and I were both really sick and MIL offered to take him so we could get some rest. I was really nervous about it at first but everything went well. Since then he's stayed overnight with MIL 2 other times and will be staying for a week in Aug. when he's 11 months.

LSR · June 2009

We haven't done this yet. I have a hard time with it I think b/c I work FT and feel guilty leaving DS to go do something fun instead of spending time with him bc I feel like we get so little time together. It is something I need to work on. I am thinking about it for my DH and mine 5 year anniversary coming up in Sept. He would be 9 months.

Jen0414 · June 2009

Just last weekend and everything went great! I would recommend doing it.

KMLP · June 2009

Haven't left him overnight yet.

Erika6504 · June 2009

Almost 7mo. DH and I went to dinner for our anniversary and, because we wouldn't be back until late, my dad and step-mom watched her overnight. It was HARD for me and I woke up at the crack of dawn the next morning to go and get her.

raya · June 2009

2.5 months! My parents came into town and so DH booked a room downtown for a much needed break. He did fine and it's gotten easier to do since then. As long as you are leaving your LO with someone you completely trust, don't think about it too much and just DO IT! It will set you free! I firmly believe (esp. being a SAHM) that it's a good thing to be away long enough to miss your child every once in a while.

Wassygirl · June 2009

we haven't done it yet.

dwire_hi · June 2009

We have not done this yet. But in August DH and I are going to Vegas for 3 days and we will be leaving DS with my parents. They are great and I have not doubt they will take great care of him but we are still a bit nervous about leaving him!

Mjmksb04 · June 2009

I left him alone with only my H overnight when he was 3 months old, but that doesn't really count because that is his parent. I still haven't left him. We were supposed to get a night away last month, but my MIL got sick and couldn't take him. I haven't done it yet, not because I wouldn't but because we haven't had the opportunity. With my MIL or a relative I would have no problem doing it.

lauren216 · June 2009

DS was 6.5 months, left him with my parents. I was sad as I drove away from the house, but then we went out and had fun and I relaxed. Sometimes you need a night or two away from your daily life. My DH and I had a great time out together with friends and saw DS really early the next morning! you'll be fine and will your DD

jade_sweatpea · June 2009

I haven't done it yet. Prob after she is 1

CEO1197 · June 2009

3 weeks. We went overnight to a wedding and left her with my parents. I know we've done at least one overnight since then (a few weeks ago, left her with the IL's for a night). I miss her, but it's not that bad. I work, too, though, so I'm used to being away from her. Sad, but true.

ksb717 · June 2009

this past weekend for a wedding. she did great w/ my in-laws

Amy Schramm · June 2009

We haven't yet.

SarahMay77 · June 2009

Two days before she turned 6 months old. I was in a wedding, so my parents stayed at our house all weekend. DD had a MELTDOWN as I walked out the door at 5pm, but she did fine the rest of the weekend.

NewBlue · June 2009

We did it a couple weeks ago (so 9 1/2 months). It was so nice just to have the time with each other and helped us reconnect. You should do it. I will say that his schedule got screwed up (dad just couldn't let him fuss when he first wakes up - fusses then falls back asleep) so we have been getting up early the last two weeks but are back on track now.

Want a personalized experience?

When was the first time you left LO w/someone else overnight?

Re: When was the first time you left LO w/someone else overnight?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards