May 2012 Moms
mrsshawnavanb
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4 nights away from LO??
mrsshawnavanb
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So DH found this amazing living social deal for St Maarten. We would go with the 4 night option and it really is a good deal. The island looks beautiful and there seems to be a lot to do. He really wants to book it. The voucher would expire December 2013. We would probably go in November when DD would be 18 months old. Problem is I've only ever stayed away from her one night and even that was hard. I'm worried about how she would do for 4 nights/5 days but I'm also worried about how I would handle it. I also don't know who could watch her for that long. Both our moms work full time and live 20 minutes away from our house and 30 + minutes from DD's daycare. I know DH really wants to go, and I don't want to disappoint him but I'm not sure that DD and I are ready for that kind of time apart. Any advice or shared experiences appreciated.
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Re: 4 nights away from LO??
Things might be different in 6 months (when DD is 18mths), but right now I don't even travel for work without DD, both her and my Mom (retired) travel with me.
DH and I love having DD with us, and just don't feel the need to have an us only vacation for the forseeable future (probably not for a long time). We do date nights regularly though, and can easily have both sets of grandparents watch DD whenever we need them to.
You need to do what you feel comfortable with. If you feel like your marriage really needs this trip, then it may be the best decision. I always feel like a solid, happy marriage, allows two people to be the best parents they can be.
If you want to go on a trip alone, I say go for it! (if you have child care). Or have you thought about taking LO with you?
Can one of your moms stay at your house, drop LO off at DC, go to work and pick them up at night? 30 min commute is my daily commute so I don't think it's that long for one of your moms to do for 4 days to help you out if you want.
We are planning a little get away this summer. My mom is retired and will stay at our house with LO, but will definitely take LO to DC during the days. She does this frequently for my sister and for us.