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March 2011 Moms
mrssburnison
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1st time leaving DD
mrssburnison
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I know some of you probably think I'm crazy, but tonight will be the first time I leave DD. I'm home on mat. leave for a year, and BF'ing so I haven't really been able to leave her. I left her for like an hour here or there with DH and my mom, but today is DH and my anniversary and we are going on our first date night and leaving her with my BIL and SIL. I'm excited to go spend time with DH and have a night out, but at the same time scared too. My SIL already has an 8 month old and a 5 year old. I trust them and know deep down Harlie will be fine, but just that fear of the first time. She's so good I've never really wanted to leave her either! She's no probablem taking her to the store, or out to dinner, I know its good for me and her to let her stay with other people but I hate to be away from her. Any advice on how to let go and enjoy my night, I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy a night with DH without having DD in the back of my mind all night and worrying!!!
HarLynn's mama
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Re: 1st time leaving DD
I know with my son, who is now three, I felt the exact same way as you. I hated leaving him and the panic & fear I felt when I did was not fun. As I'm sure you've realized, just as with anything, the more you leave her the easier it will get. You have to just keep reminding yourself that this is harder on you than it is on her. Not only is it easier for Harlie, but it really is good for her. You don't want that baby that can never be with anybody else, plus it's good experience for babies to be around different people, environments, sounds, all that good stuff
Anyway, I know it's easier said than done, but you really do need to get out there and keep telling yourself all is ok. You'll be happy, she'll be happy and the next morning you'll be back to your routine.
Have fun mama!