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cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
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Christine
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Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
I found this post very helpful because I was struggling with almost the same question.
My DH and I just went for an overnight getaway and left DS with my parent's overnight at my house. He was fine, all smiles and happy, my parents had the BEST time!! They are begging us to go away again so they can have him all to themselves again! We also had a great time. I cried when we left and I missed him so much, but it was nice to get away and have some much needed alone time with my husband. My son is only 10 weeks, but it's been a huge adjustment period and I feel I/we needed this overnighter.
We are planning a camping trip with a bunch of people for September. We would only be away 2 nights/3 days. My parents really want us to go because they want to watch their grandson again.
My concern is... I'll be back at work for a month at this point. I feel tremendous guilt about leaving him for a weekend after I've gone back to work and won't be with him 4 days a week while he's in daycare.
Do the working moms out there go on short vacations/weekend getaways without DC????
Thanks so much for all replys!
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Posted 6/26/07 11:35 AM  |
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pmpkn087
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Re: Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
I would definately go on a weekend trip without him. I wouldn't make a habit of it, but once in a while, SURE!
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| Posted 6/26/07 11:37 AM |
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nferrandi
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Nicole
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Re: Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
I personally see no problem with it. It can be hard for DH and I to get away just the two of us, but we do, and have since having DS, take little trips with our friends. DH is going to California next Tuesday to visit a friend who moved and I'm going to RI for a beach trip the following week. We all need breaks to keep our sanity and I see nothing wrong with a few days away from your child. I don't think it's neglectful or anything like that.
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| Posted 6/26/07 11:50 AM |
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MichaelsMommy
Love my son!
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Lauren
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Re: Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
I don't see a problem with it... but I have not done it. And it's mostly due to the fact that I work and have tremendous amount of guilt. Out of the house 5 days a week, 12 hours a day does not put me in the mood to leave him for the weekend. BUT I say to those who can do it, that's great! Sometimes I wish I am able to! Maybe one day...
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| Posted 6/26/07 11:56 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
We've gone away for a 1 day trips w/o the kids but have only taken 1 four day vacation without them.
I think one of the best gifts you can give your children is a happy, healthy relationship with your spouse. I think it's vital to reconnect with them when you can.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:03 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Beth
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Re: Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
Posted by nrthshgrl
I think one of the best gifts you can give your children is a happy, healthy relationship with your spouse. I think it's vital to reconnect with them when you can.
TOTALLY agree. I haven't gone away without my daughter, but that's only because we don't have any family to watch her overnight. If we had someone we trusted, we would do it in a heartbeat. In fact, right now, we're planning a short trip to a vacation spot in Israel when we go there to visit DH's mom. We want to drop Alex off with her in Tel Aviv for a few days while we go to Eilat - the resort area in the south. I say GO FOR IT!
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:06 PM |
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jennyg
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Re: Spinoff to vacation without DC/Working moms
What we have done in the past is to schedule our vacation so that we arrive back home on a Friday or Saturday so we still have time with the kids before we have to go back to work.
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| Posted 6/26/07 12:11 PM |
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