My lovely dd is 5 1/2 months old, and I've never left her (other than a few hour and a half driving lessons). Our family don't live close, so it's just dd, Dh and I.
I adore looking after her, but sometimes wish I could have a little time to myself - although at the same time feel anxious at the idea of not being with her. I feel like all my friends who have babies have left them by this age, and I've just been watching mum vloggers on YouTube who seem to have one afternoon/one day a week to themselves. I don't think I would personally want this, it's just an observation.
Once a week or so I do something leisurely at home by myself (crafting, baking, having a relaxing bubble bath etc) for about an hour while Dh watches her. Also every 10 days ish Dh gets up with her while I lay in. Dh is a devoted and amazing father, so it isn't that he won't spend time by himself with her, we just tend to spend his time off as a family. He also works a hard job with long hours, so I like him to have lots of time to re charge and relax.
Dd is also very clingy and likes to always be with me, especially when she's tired. At the sqme time, she has a fantastic bond with dh and I don't like to interfere when he's doing something. Dd is formula fed as well.
I was just wondering if this is normal? By what age should I be leaving her for a while? The thought of time away from her makes me feel guilty, and I worry if she needed me and I couldn't be with her.
I hope that made sense!
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enchantmentandlove · 02/12/2016 21:09
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