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Am I over reacting?

dcandmedcandme member
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I need opinions...My hubby and I are leaving in the morning for Vegas for 2 nights. Its our anniversary, we were married there and it is our favorite place to go...we are both in need of a getaway....BUT we are also leaving Abygail (5months old) with my MIL...dont get me wrong...my MIL is amazing with her and I know she will be well taken care of and she loves her NaNa and she is sooooo good with Abby but I feel this rush of mixed emotions about going. I know as a parent I need the break and its good for us to have adult time. But am I doing it to soon? The guilt and anxiety of not being in involved in her day and of her care I think is making me crazy... which I dont get because I work and I leave her with someone 3 days a week.... Im to the point where Im not even sure I have he emotion of being excited about getting away.....UGH.
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  • dcandmedcandme member
    I know I am....I think I just am trying to tell myself..."ITS OK TO GO"  lol
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  • ASmallWonderASmallWonder member
    I'll tell you - IT'S OK TO GO! lol  But seriously, it's actually a great age.  She's old enough that you're not in new mom panic mode.  You have a caregiver you trust so that's a win.  But she's not old enough to be majorly clingy or for you to have gone so long by her side that you truly can't imagine being near her.  Go, enjoy yourself :)
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  • hkitsune315hkitsune315 member
    I personally don't think I could do it until my son was older. But then again I've always been a bit on the paranoid side and I'm a stay-at-home mom. Plus it wouldn't be worth the money for the trip if all I did was worry and not enjoy myself.
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  • Caitable25Caitable25 member
    edited October 2013
    When my son was less than two months old I had to do a night away for a wedding I was in. I was freaked but had a great time - it helps you trust your MIL so much and the baby will be totally fine and content! It's so hard but I think adult time away is needed!

    Trust me the anxiety leading up to it is worse than being away - I think your reaction is totally normal - just try to have fun! I hope you have a great time btw! Happy anniversary!



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  • taraleannetaraleanne member
    Go and enjoy! You deserve it. As another poster said, there would be something wrong if you didn't  care/show emotion. Be thankful you have someone you can trust too! My MIL is also amazing!! But my mother on the other hand gets anxiety if my 4 month old cries for more than a few minutes She thinks it's "her fault" and that "he doesn't like her". Today she told me to "hurry home" and I was only going to be gone 30 minutes!!   My MIL lives away so I have to count on my mom and as much as she has helped me she just really isn't comfortable, it sucks. Today I asked if she could take my son for two nights when he will be 8 months old and she pretty much said no! Ugh

    Have a great time!!!!
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