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could you leave your LO this early?

fiascofiasco member
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Sorry, I posted about this earlier and the few responses I got have made me second guess this plan.  I was going to plan a weekend in nyc, about an hour from home, for DHs bday and leave DS w/ my Mom and stepdad.  He'll be just over 3 months.  Am I crazy or strange to think I can do this?  Would you be able to?
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Re: could you leave your LO this early?

  • Amy SchrammAmy Schramm
    You'll probably be gone one night, right? ?I could definitely do that at 3 months, esp. being so close and leaving your baby with your mom. ?I probably wouldn't do 2 nights, but that's just me.
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  • habsoilershabsoilers

    The only way I would leave DD overnight is if it were my mom taking care of her. There's just something about moms. I know she would take super good care of her so I wouldn't think twice about it.

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  • alicatt79alicatt79 member

    I think the only problem would be whether or not you would be able to have a good time or if you would feel too guilty about leaving him to enjoy yourself.  I think it's important for you and your hubs to have time together as a couple.  It's not like the baby will remember that you left him for a weekend, and I have a feeling your mom is capable of caring for a child.  Besided, if you're only an hour away you can go to him if he needs you.

    Have fun and go for it if you want!

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  • Gin*In*TNGin*In*TN
    I could, but then again, DD has spent almost every other weekend at my parents' house for the past 5.5 months (starting at 3 weeks), so I'm kind of used to it.
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  • pumpkinhead06pumpkinhead06 member
    My dh and I are planning on going away overnight around the time ds is 3 months old.  I am leaving him with my mom too.  I think it's fine.
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  • weebabyweebaby

    we left DJ for 1 night when he was 2 months old - to celebrate our anniv.  it was hard but also great!  i knew he was in good hands...  you can totally do it!

     we went away for 2 nights when he was 5 months old and it was easier. 

    you can do it and you can actually enjoy yourself!

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  • triple7striple7s

    I left DD at this age for 3 nights to go 3+ hours away for a friends wedding weekend. It was a blast. It was so nice to get a break. My mom watched her and kept us updated with picture and video messages.

    You can definitely do this and you'll find yourself refreshed when you get back!

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  • athomasathomas member
    we left him to go to Chicago (3 hrs. away) for one night at 3mo and it was a long 24 hours just thinking about him, but a good time.  I could have done 2 nights, but was glad at the time that I didn't.  The one thing I would say is actually sleep - you will so regret coming home hung over or more exhausted from not taking advantage of your change at full night's rest.
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  • triple7striple7s

    I agree with PP about the sleeping thing...I spend one whole day in our hotel room just vegging in bed and watching tv and sleeping...DH asked what was wrong and I informed him I was hungover and hadn't had a day to myself without a baby in 3+ months. He backed off, ordered room service and it was WONDERFUL.

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  • RedBrideNCRedBrideNC member

    DS just this week went stayed overnight at his grandmother's house. He's been there for a couple days it was hard the first night. I miss him and can't wait to go pick him up!

    I said all that to say that yes it can be done but everyone is different. Good Luck with your decision!

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  • NidubbNidubb
    Sure, it is your Mom.  You know she raised at least one person pretty well ;).  Besides, I think sometimes it is good to get away for a night or two.  It is important for you guys to have time to do married people things and keep that bond strong.  It will be fine :)
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  • exhausted_brideexhausted_bride

    Mine is not 3 months yet, but if he was and I felt comfortable with it, then I would. I think you need to trust your instincts on this. You'll get a thousand different opinions but if you're okay with it, you should definitely do it.

    And no, I don't think 3 months is too early to leave him overnight with you mom.

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  • SarahDuffSarahDuff
    Absolutely, if I knew I could get home rather quickly if something happened and DS was with someone I trusted. 
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  • nbjenninbjenni
    Yes I could, but only with my parents.
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