Vacation W/O baby?

Morla · April 2010

DH really wants to go on a alone vacation, just the two of us for about a week.... leaving DS either with my mom or his mom... only thing is I don't feel too comfortable with either idea... my mom is wonderful with him but right now she is going through some tough times plus full blown menopause stuff.... his mom is great but she has a 15year old with Assburgers and hormones... and 12 year old drama queen...and they are in Texas... I know they absolutely love DS but I am not too sure...

Have you ever left your DC for more then couple of days? How did that go? and how old was he/she?

I am thinking of asking my mom to come and stay at our place with DS... so it's not a too big of a change from home to grandma's then no mommy and daddy... although we do stay at grandma's quit often...

I don't know if I can get away for a week and feel comfortable or even enjoy myself... I know DS will be in good hands but still... I have never been away from him for no more then a day...

Luckiest13 · April 2010

We've left her for one-night getaways, but never longer. I don't think I would leave her for a week because my mom already watches her for a few hours every weekday (and there's no one else I'd even consider leaving her with). Also, I tihnk I'd miss DD too much. When we left for 1 night I even missed her!

But I think a week away sounds wonderful in theory! Very relaxing.

Jesse*sGirl~07 · April 2010

We've been on a weekend getaway. DS was about 17 months. He stood at our home with my sister and my mom coming to take care of him. He did well, but he's also very close to them. While a week, or more, vacation sounds great, I don't know if I could do it and enjoy myself. In those couple of days we were gone I called often, and I missed him a ton.

augs06 · April 2010

I just got back from 9 days travelling with friends without my H and the babe. Surprise

It was a long time and 7 days would have been a breeze, I think. It was the longest I'd been gone from both my H and her. Thankfully, my sis and the grandparents stepped in to fill the gaps of my absence. My H & I have been talking about a 5 day getaway but haven't pulled the trigger. It won't be for awhile now though. No way with a newborn.

weebaby · April 2010

we really aren't interested in an alone vacation however a couple days away is nice. we just miss him and would rather be with him doing things as a family.

as for leaving him with MIL, sounds like she has her hands full with her Aspergers Syndrome.

cstw · April 2010

Well, would you leave your LO in Texas? Or would your MIL come to you? We have not left Maya yet but are thinking about it. Unfortunately, we sort of don't trust either parent 100% to follow our routine. But we do want to get away soon to sort of nurture our relationship a bit. Also, the term Assburgers made me read this twice. Stick out tongue

MissLinz · April 2010

We just got back from a week vacation w/ LO. Definitely could not have left him. We had a lot of fun with him, lots of firsts.

My parents came for half the trip which helped a lot. We were able to do stuff alone. We have done a weekend just the two of us.

KristelRobin · April 2010

The most we have done is a weekend, when DD was 11 months, but I think I could do a week. I completely trust my family with her, though.

mrsxoxo1598 · April 2010

ds is only gonna be 8 months so at this point in time, i cannot even think of leaving him for that long. dh wanted to leave him (we're taking an 8-day trip to cabo next month) but i wasn't comfortable with it. maybe in another year.. who knows?! i'd say go with your gut. if you don't feel comfortable, don't do it.

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