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Has anyone left their baby overnight yet?

Mike&CareMike&Care member
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DH decided we have to go THIS weekend to look for houses in our new city. My sister is coming to watch the girls, but I am sooo scared about leaving Addie. Is she going to think I abandoned her, or is she too young for that?

We will be gone Friday at 6am-Sunday at 5pm. I am with her 24/7 and she is EBF, so this is going to be tough. She will take a bottle of pumped milk which is good. I have a huge freezer stash too.

 I know I need to enjoy this very rare weekend alone with hubby...

Any advice?

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Re: Has anyone left their baby overnight yet?

  • mburkhemburkhe member
    B will be staying at my parent's house Saturday night for the first time. She sees my mom and dad weekly and is really comfortable with them, so I am not nervous. I am kind of excited!
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  • Jami lynnJami lynn

    She's with your sister so she's in good hands..

    Personally, i think it's good to leave your baby once in a while... so that when you do have to leave her for trips like this or just a day out with hubby....she doesnt flip out.

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  • heatherlaneheatherlane member

    Relax...you know deep down that she will be fine! Enjoy the time off, you deserve it!

    We are going on our first real date next Friday to a hockey game!

    Um, yeah. The Bump be too crazy for pics of my kid.
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  • war_eaglewar_eagle
    This Saturday is my first time.  Going to the Auburn game in TN and my mom is staying with him.
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  • Mike&CareMike&Care member
    imageheatherlane:

    Relax...you know deep down that she will be fine! Enjoy the time off, you deserve it!

    We are going on our first real date next Friday to a hockey game!

    Ohh that sounds fun!

    I know she will be fine, I totally trust my sister, but I'm still worried.  My sister lives out of state, so she has only been around Addie 2 times. I guess I'm just scared that she is going to think I left her with some random person.

    I know, I know... 4 month olds don't have these complicated thought processes, LOL!

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  • grinsandgigglesgrinsandgiggles member
    She's too young to notice.  I left DS with my mom for a few hours one day and he never noticed.  They don't have the ability to think of that stuff, especially abandonment.  You're either in front of them or you're not.  It's like peek-a-boo. 
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  • Nicole WilliamsNicole Williams

    I will be leaving DD with my in-laws overnight in 2 weeks.  We're going out to celebrate my 21st bday, I didn't get to celebrate it "correctly" at the time because I was pregnant.

    It will be the first time I leave her somewhere overnight, I am nervous already just thinking about it! 

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  • Shellbelle22Shellbelle22

    imagegrinsandgiggles:
    She's too young to notice.  I left DS with my mom for a few hours one day and he never noticed.  They don't have the ability to think of that stuff, especially abandonment.  You're either in front of them or you're not.  It's like peek-a-boo. 

    This exactly. She really does not remember you when you are gone! She will be fine! Have fun!

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  • mrsmcdonaldmrsmcdonald member

    I haven't left DD with anyone yet, not even for an hour - we have no family in the area and I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her with a stranger. I can completely understand your concern - you know she'll be in great hands even though your sister hasn't spent much time with her!

    I just wanted to comment on how gorgeous she is! You have two beautiful daughters!

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  • M0mmy2bM0mmy2b
    imagewar_eagle:
    This Saturday is my first time.  Going to the Auburn game in TN and my mom is staying with him.
    We will be there!! War Eagle & more importantly.. ROLL TIDE!! :) LOL
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  • war_eaglewar_eagle

    imageM0mmy2b:
    imagewar_eagle:
    This Saturday is my first time.  Going to the Auburn game in TN and my mom is staying with him.
    We will be there!! War Eagle & more importantly.. ROLL TIDE!! :) LOL

    LOL...What are you doing going there if you are a Bama fan? 

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  • jennyvagjennyvag

    The boys have spent the night at my in-laws 4 times now.  DH and I just use that time for ourselves.  I think it's important for our relationship to have quality alone time.  I trust our families completely, so I don't worry at all when I leave them.  I do start to get a little antsy come the following day though.  I just want to wake up and get them right away!

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  • deeanneharrisdeeanneharris
    We are going to be out of town this weekend too. My mom is watching her Friday night and DH's mom is Saturday. They have both kept her for a few hours alone several times, so I am not as worried.
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  • Mike&CareMike&Care member
    Thanks for the advice/words of encouragement. I know she will be fine, I am just worried about leaving her for three days. I hope my sister still wants to have kids after this. LOL.
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