Anyone take a business trip?

AgathiP04 · February 2010

My school district is sending me to a national convention in Boston with my boss during my spring break. We have to drive there, so I'll be gone six days, maybe seven. I know this is a once in a lifetime chance, but I am freaking out over being away from DS for so long. I know he'll be fine with DH, but I really am having my own separation anxiety. I'm sure other mommies have dealt with these emotions. How did you handle it?

teacherjess · February 2010

I feel your pain! There is an opportunity for me to go to a conference in Indianapolis this summer but it is six days long. I can't possibly imagine being away from Leah that long and I am freaking out so much. I haven't signed up yet and it's due on Thursday. I wish I had an answer!

nire99 · February 2010

I had to take a week long business trip when DD was two. I took a laptop and a web cam with me and made sure I could talk to her at least once a day. I was so busy during the trip that I didn't have as much time to worry as I thought I would. I worried a ton the weeks before though, but she was totally fine.

Good luck! I've always wanted to go to Boston.

curlypie1 · February 2010

I took a trip last spring for work. We got a webcam for our home computer and I already had one for my laptop and I checked in a few times a day when I knew I could see Nora on the camera. It was a lot of fun for me and made me feel more comfortable being away from my hubby and Nora. Honestly, I dreaded the long flight and trip by myself but I ended up really having a great time. It sounds like a great opportunity for you and I'm sure you'll make the best out of it!

Moesten · February 2010

I guess I am a special snowflake here. I am leaving this week (Tues. - Fri) for a professional conference and I'm not freaking about it. She'll be home with Daddy who adores her and whom she adores. If anything, I have been on DH a little about making sure her routines are followed, that she gets her medications, etc but for the most part I feel okay about it. I'll miss her certainly but she'll have a good time with Daddy and I will have some quiet time to myself.

kel716 · February 2010

I didn't take a business trip, but rather a ladies only trip last summer to Myrtle Beach. We left on a Friday and got back the following Friday. And I was still EPing. Emotionally it was alright. I missed dh and B like crazy, but I would call them daily- each afternoon when I went in from the beach to pump as well as each night before I went to sleep. I thought a lot about not going, but the escape was worth it. Once I got into my routine, things were good. There were a few tearful moments, but I brought pictures of B and had a lot of phone calls home. I also had a lot of fun being free of the responsibilities of being a mom (even if I was still pumping 4x a day!). I also reminded myself that this was 1 week in Brandon's life of many hundred. That seemed to help. Me being refreshed and rejuvenated meant I would be able to be a better mommy down the road.

ETA: I actually got to read my own books while I was there! I spent almost 2 weeks later in the summer at another beach with DH, B, and other family members and didn't even get through 1 book. The ability to read like that was heavenly!

MrsMoher · March 2010

Moesten:
I guess I am a special snowflake here. I am leaving this week (Tues. - Fri) for a professional conference and I'm not freaking about it.

I'm with Moesten. I have taken a few trips since E's been in the picture.. some business, some personal. IMO it makes me a better mom (more patient, loving, etc.) for me to get away for a while. It helps emphasize to me how important he is and let's me recharge. That isn't to say I don't miss him like a lunatic while I am gone, but I like getting away without Eli every once in a while. Besides when I go without DH and he is home with E, the two of them LOVE it.

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