anyone else not had a 'childless' night?

sarahryandrewlo · July 2010

I am ready! But, we bed share and I nurse at night (could do the bottle instead) so I think we are gonna give it a try- if DH's grandma is game!

If you've had a night away, how did it go? Not on your end, but on your LOs?

RNOHIO · July 2010

We have never been away from DD. Heck we have only went to dinner 1 time since DD was born and we were only gone for 2 hours. We plan on leaving her overnight with my mom when the new baby arrives in October.

soontobe05 · July 2010

I never have. We've actually only left her to be babysat by his parents three time and mine twice since she was born. Each time was 5hrs or less.

jbl126 · July 2010

I have had one night where they girls stayed at my parents. they each slept in their own PNP and did just fine. I didnt pick them up until after their morning nap.

We have a wedding next Fri night and I am hoping the girls will sleep at my MIL's.

Sammy-Mae · July 2010

Just the one time recently and it was because DH and I had to prep our house for an exterminator. DD stayed with my parents and we worked until 10 pm and then crashed in our hotel room. She did fine. Mom said that my dad is a great baby whisperer. Apparently she started to cry and my dad said "shhh it's bedtime now. We lie down and go to sleep." and she did. Mom said it was hilarious. My dad needs two naps a day and they are at the same time as DD's so he would take her to go down for a nap. He would say "Grampa needs to sleep and so do you. So close your eyes and lie down" And DD would. It's kind of awesome.

Echowysp · July 2010

We were going to have our first childless night in almost 2 years and go to Toronto, but ds started sleeping like crap and we didn't feel comfortable with who we were going to leave him with (extended family). So, we canceled.

Have fun!

~Soleil~ · July 2010

We have left DS with my parents on several occasions and for a long weekend for my bday cruise. He does very well and sleeps in a PnP. When he was younger my mom would co-sleep with him when he woke up in the middle of the night (which I am comfortable with because the guest room has a queen bed that is pushed up against the wall). My parents love to watch him but I don't leave him unless I need to. I think your LO will do just fine!!

ETA: A few times have been while we co-slept and BF'd as well!

Caroline&Stephen · July 2010

Our anniversary is at the end of the month & we will be leaving her overnight for the first time. She will stay with DHs brother & his wife. I'm a little nervous - but excited too!

katekirschner · July 2010

The only time I have childless nights are when I work. (i work night shift two nights a week as an RN) . BUT ... i work in pediatrics so my nights are with OTHER people's children ! haha!

That being said, she's never done a night away from one of us though .... we're thinking about a weekend at my parents' soon so DH and i can go out to dinner and a movie or something. They only live 35 minutes away too.

rebus82 · July 2010

Nope. The longest he's been away from one of us is about five hours. Neither of us have any desire to leave him overnight with anyone else. We have plenty of time on a normal night to do what we would do if he was somewhere else, but if he weren't with us we'd have the added stress of wondering how he was doing the whole time. No fun, no thanks.

*Edited to make sense since I obviously wasn't paying attention the first time I read through.

jenn_darrin1515 · July 2010

we haven't...but I want one! My sister and GF had originally volunteered to watch them overnight for our anniversary in august...but she is flaky and I don't see her coming through for us...boo...and my parents haven't offered...

violetvirgo · July 2010

wow - i would go insane!!! you guys are saints....or crazy Wink

to actually answer the question. yes. several. and whole weekends even.

LynnJones · July 2010

We've had a few. I was really nervous at first so we did a practice run where we went out but slept over at my mom's just in case Casey woke up in the middle of the night. She slept great so now I'm 100% comfortable leaving her for the night. I want to do it more we just never really have anywhere to go.

Chrysallys · July 2010

We haven't, nor can we since we bedshare and DS still nurses to sleep.

dejavu · July 2010

DH has, but I haven't.

Breezer80 · July 2010

violetvirgo:

wow - i would go insane!!! you guys are saints....or crazy

to actually answer the question. yes. several. and whole weekends even.

This. I'm really surprised how many haven't!!! She's had many overnights (maybe 7?)... But then, we're very, very busy people ....

punkfiction_v.3 · July 2010

lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.

(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)

Echowysp · July 2010

punkfiction_v.3:
lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.
(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)

Nothing odd if you don't have an overnight sitter. My ILs and mother are elderly. If we *had* to, we could ask some family, but they sure don't jump at the chance to watch a kid who didn't sleep decently until just recently.

kvwoodard · July 2010

Wow I am surprised by this also - the amount of people that haven't had a night out. But I understand if family is not near by that that is a different story. I can't even count how many times my 16 month old has spent the night out with my mom and DH's parents. God Bless ya'll and you need one very soon because it is glorious!!

punkfiction_v.3 · July 2010

Echowysp:
punkfiction_v.3:
lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.
(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)
Nothing odd if you don't have an overnight sitter. My ILs and mother are elderly. If we *had* to, we could ask some family, but they sure don't jump at the chance to watch a kid who didn't sleep decently until just recently.

lol i don't think some of these women DON'T have sitters. i think they are just odd.

iteachk · July 2010

We just did over the weekend, for one night. My mom stayed here with her & DD did fine. She is super clingy, but loves my mom.

I, on the other hand was a mess.

Shellbelle22 · July 2010

DD has spent the night at MIL's several times. She always does very well since she loves her Nana. With one exception, she STTN every time. We've been doing overnights since she was 3 months old, and I think they work out great!

anglynn1124 · July 2010

punkfiction_v.3:
Echowysp:
punkfiction_v.3:

lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.

(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)

Nothing odd if you don't have an overnight sitter. My ILs and mother are elderly. If we *had* to, we could ask some family, but they sure don't jump at the chance to watch a kid who didn't sleep decently until just recently.

lol i don't think some of these women DON'T have sitters. i think they are just odd.

i guess i'm odd then, lol ! i have sitters available and havent had an overnight away from dd..i just have no desire to..she's a great sleeper & i dont get much time with her during the week so right now while she is so young our weekends revolve around her..we have had date nights, but we come home with her afterwards. dh & i had many years before dd to be wild, to live it up , to sleep in, to be lazy..we got that out of our system and just dont feel the need for frequent overnights..when dd is older, i have no problems with the occasional overnight at her grandparents house so she can be spoiled and sent back to us.

just because people do something different than you, doesnt make them odd. not everyone wants or needs to be away from their child a lot..to each their own !

jenn_darrin1515 · July 2010

Echowysp:
punkfiction_v.3:

lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.

(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)

Nothing odd if you don't have an overnight sitter. My ILs and mother are elderly. If we *had* to, we could ask some family, but they sure don't jump at the chance to watch a kid who didn't sleep decently until just recently.

Yeah...my parents aren't elderly, but they aren't at all interested in watching the girls overnight (I think they are afraid) and DH's family lives far...trust me...if I had a volunteer to watch the girls overnight I'd be gone in a hb...not that I don't love them to pieces...but DH and I would love to be able to stay in bed past 6am on a sat or sun...without sharing said bed with 2 toddlers...

Echowysp · July 2010

punkfiction_v.3:
Echowysp:
punkfiction_v.3:
lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.
(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)
Nothing odd if you don't have an overnight sitter. My ILs and mother are elderly. If we *had* to, we could ask some family, but they sure don't jump at the chance to watch a kid who didn't sleep decently until just recently.
lol i don't think some of these women DON'T have sitters. i think they are just odd.

I wish my best friend (turned SIL) lived in my state. She'd watch ds for us and let us have an overnight without complaint. ::sniff::

punkfiction_v.3 · July 2010

Echowysp:
punkfiction_v.3:
Echowysp:
punkfiction_v.3:
lol i think its so so very weird to not have had a night away from your kid by now. so very odd. besides the fact that it will likely not go nearly as smoothly as it would for others bc they are not "used" to it.
(i understand if you nurse and literally CANNOT get away, but otherwise... odd)
Nothing odd if you don't have an overnight sitter. My ILs and mother are elderly. If we *had* to, we could ask some family, but they sure don't jump at the chance to watch a kid who didn't sleep decently until just recently.
lol i don't think some of these women DON'T have sitters. i think they are just odd.
I wish my best friend (turned SIL) lived in my state. She'd watch ds for us and let us have an overnight without complaint. ::sniff::

lol yeah i understand. my bff is watching S and R tonight so i can just take A to the airport to pick up dh. i did NOT want to bring them all during bedtime.

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