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missymoo
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Bringing DC to Wedding?
We have a wedding this weekend and our DC, who is 1 is invited.
DH and his family all say that we should bring our DC to the wedding. Me on the otherhand would rather leave DC with the babysitter and go without. However, everyone is insisting that we bring our DC but I feel that if we do I will not be able to enjoy myself - Of course i cherish time spent with my DC - but I know that I will spend the entire time taking care of DC. Plus keep in mind this is an evening wedding - ceremony starting at 6:30 and a 4 hour dinner to follow - DC's bedtime is 8:00 - which means by 9 we will have to leave - followed by an hour car ride - we do not get the opportunity to get out much and I was really looking forward to this event and now I feel that if we do not bring our DC people will be offended.
What would you do in this situation...would you bring DC or not?
Thanks for listening 
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Posted 8/13/08 2:30 PM  |
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Luv2bAmom
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I say leave your DC home, that way you can enjoy yourself.
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:32 PM |
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ckone
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Personally, if you can leave him/her home I would.
My SIL had a shower and my MIL insisted that I should bring my DS. I was hesitant and she (MIL) insisted that there would be plenty of people to watch him. Well, no one helped me and I had to move boxes, etc. I was wipped and so pizzed. I should have went on my instinct. I love DS but it's not the same fun.
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:34 PM |
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sweetie101
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
my brother went to a wedding recently and left his son with me .hes 2. so he can get out with his wife. n they didnt get home to late.so its better to leave ur child at home
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:36 PM |
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missymoo
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Thanks for your replies This is how I feel, I just am upset that no one else can understand this.
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:38 PM |
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Shelly
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
DH and I did this recently. We left DD home and had a nice time.
There was another couple there who brought their DS. He is very subdued and sat in the stroller and then fell asleep. Jordana is NOT like that. She woudl want to be on the dance floor in the center of it all.
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:39 PM |
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JavaJunkie
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I would leave DC home
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| Posted 8/13/08 2:58 PM |
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KarenAnthony
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I would leave him at home. You are the mommy, do what YOU feel is right.
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| Posted 8/13/08 3:29 PM |
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SuzyQ
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Posted by Luv2bAmom
I say leave your DC home, that way you can enjoy yourself.
I agree. It's your decision. Ask those people who want him there if they will watch DC the whole time and leave early to get him to bed.
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| Posted 8/13/08 3:31 PM |
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Kate
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I would leave DC home.
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| Posted 8/13/08 3:32 PM |
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Moehick
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
No doubt...I would leave DC home and enjoy yourselves
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| Posted 8/13/08 3:36 PM |
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luvnlife
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
You deserve a night out with DH. Leave your DC home! Bring pictures so you can show DC off to anyone who asks.
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| Posted 8/13/08 4:09 PM |
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ana6178
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Posted by ckone
Personally, if you can leave him/her home I would.
My SIL had a shower and my MIL insisted that I should bring my DS. I was hesitant and she (MIL) insisted that there would be plenty of people to watch him. Well, no one helped me and I had to move boxes, etc. I was wipped and so pizzed. I should have went on my instinct. I love DS but it's not the same fun.
I agree, I was in a similar situation and I brought DD, it was a disaster. Leave the baby home and enjoy a night with DH. 
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| Posted 8/13/08 4:11 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Posted by Luv2bAmom
I say leave your DC home, that way you can enjoy yourself.
ITA. If you are going home in between, then maybe bring DC to the ceremony
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| Posted 8/13/08 4:26 PM |
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Ambersmom
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Speaking only for myself, I would not bring my child. Music at weddings is always loud and this might be something the child won't be used to/happy with. Not only that, you know you'll be the one responsible for caring for/worrying about baby's needs throughout the night as well as having the burden of dragging around everything you will need for him/her. Get the babysitter and enjoy a night out with your DH!
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| Posted 8/13/08 5:06 PM |
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clmj2
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
i would leave your DC with the sitter...have a nice night out!
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| Posted 8/13/08 5:19 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Posted by dlate07
i would leave your DC with the sitter...have a nice night out!
yea unless there someone there who wants to take care of DC the entire time, personally I just dont think babies belong at weddings...
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| Posted 8/13/08 5:41 PM |
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DmarieK
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I would try to leave DC home...enjoy the night out!!
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| Posted 8/13/08 8:54 PM |
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Salason
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Posted by shellybean
Posted by dlate07
i would leave your DC with the sitter...have a nice night out!
yea unless there someone there who wants to take care of DC the entire time, personally I just dont think babies belong at weddings...
ITA. I just bought DS to a wedding on Fri night bc it was OOT and ILs who live in town were all coming to wedding. ILs adore DS and spent the night sitting with him while he slept, if they hadnt no fun would have been had...
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:21 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
Based on the situation you described, it makes no sense to me to take a 1 year old. Go without DC and enjoy!!
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:29 PM |
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jprimrose
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I would leave him home. My DS goes to bed at 6:30-7:00pm and would be miserable at a wedding. I think it would be better for you and your DS if you left him home.
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:52 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Bringing DC to Wedding?
I'd leave the baby home. DH and I so rarely get to go out without DS, that I would choose to go without him.
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| Posted 8/13/08 10:15 PM |
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