NTR: Help justify this for me. Stupid question really

brideofscowboy · January 2011

If you could go away to Vegas for 4-5 days with a few girlfriends, would you?

This is assuming that there are funds for the trip, time off work has been approved, you have childcare arranged and your DH is encouraging you to go....all your ducks are in a row.

Would you go?

Lucky428 · January 2011

YES!!! What is stopping you???

Aren't you going to be TTC soon? When will you get this chance again? Go and have a blast.

H4'sFan · January 2011

No, but only because I hate Vegas. Insert any sunny, tropical destination in place of Vegas, and I would say, "Helll yes"!

Kingston54 · January 2011

I wouldn't. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't

I would just prefer to spend my time at home with LO and DH.

Baby428 · January 2011

I personally wouldn't go but that is just because I have a hard time leaving DD for more than one day. Plus she doesn't really go to bed for anyone except for me, so I wouldn't be able to enjoy myself on vacation anyway. However, reading your post it sounds like you should totally go!! Trust me, I wish I could go on a vacation without DD, but I think my anxiety would get the best of me.

mavilabride4evah · January 2011

Yup.

Ok, maybe I'll start to feel a little twinge around day 3 but I would go.

Mommy2B_Hart · January 2011

Hell yes!!!!!! I left DS for the first time last summer, and took a 3 day beach trip with my girlfriends. I missed DS buy I honestly had a great time. it was heaven to just be a woman for a few days, and not full time mommy!

sunnyday016 · January 2011

I personally wouldn't just because nothing in Vegas really appeals to me.

However, I wouldn't hesitate to go away with my girlfriends for 4-5 days elsewhere! So if Vegas is where you want to go, then go and have fun!

brideofscowboy · January 2011

Lucky428:

YES!!! What is stopping you???

Aren't you going to be TTC soon? When will you get this chance again? Go and have a blast.

LOL guilt is stopping me. This small town I live in is soo small minded. Apparently I shouldn't be leaving my family. Apparently I should be at home mothering my child.

Yes, I know that guilt is something you feel only if you allow yourself to feel that way. That's exactly it, this would be my last 'Hurrah' for a while especially since the plan is to TTC this spring.

I know I'm being ridiculous....

monlyn9 · January 2011

Yes (although I don't care for Vegas). I would love to get away for several days with my girlfriends.

kimthgrt · January 2011

hellllz yes! Im going in March with DH and some friends and no kids. so excited! You need a break occasoinally and some me time.

ChickenLittle2010 · January 2011

Probably not with girlfriends, but with DH. Yes

hisaak · January 2011

Yes, yes I would. Would I feel a bit of guilt? Most likely, but the thought of getting away with girlfriends sounds amazing

Small town thinking aside, go and do it! Your town will get over it, and you will come home refreshed and ready to get back into routine.

Mr. & Mrs. RN · January 2011

Absolutely! Don't worry about what others think, you're DH is supportive.

macchiatto · January 2011

Vegas doesn't really appeal to me, but overall, YES I would go!

What's holding you back?

SwissPrincessBride · January 2011

Yes but I already live in Vegas

But seriously, there is so much more to Vegas than drinking and gambling. Definitely give it a shot. There is a website that lists all the free things you can do in Vegas. Go, blow off some steam with your girlfriends and come home a happy mommy. Happy mommy=happy family.

brideofscowboy · January 2011

Thanks ladies.

Don't get me wrong, I am very excited to go. I've always wanted to go to Vegas. I've never been there before.

I guess I'm just second guessing myself b/c I rarely go anywhere that long with my gfs anymore nevermind out of country. That and as I mentioned, the judgement I'm getting from some locals has been wearing on me.

Viva las vegas! Smile

NDwife07 · January 2011

This is probably my own issue, but I get a little irritated when responses are all, "I couldn't leave my LO" because I feel like it's backhanded judgment.

OP, go to Vegas! If you're like me, you'll find reasons not to go but if you end up actually doing it, you'll have a blast and will be so glad you went.

That sucks that you feel your neighborhood looks down on you for things like this. I totally get it - some pockets where I live will totally judge you if you mow your lawn on Sundays. Same concept.