In just over a month I have to go away for an 8 day trip; our 3 month old daughter will be left with my 7 month pregnant wife. Its a long story but this was the best way to do the trip (I need to go to Australia to activate an immigration visa.)
We live in Bermuda and have no family here, so my wife is going to be on her own. I keen to make things as easy as possible for her.
I think its fair to describe my self as the primary parent. I look after our daughter in the morning, take her and collect her from nursery, put her to bed etc so I spend more time with her than my wife. When she falls over she cries for daddy.
Does anyone have any idea on the best way to deal with my absence?
Should I say nothing and just leave, or explain as best I can that I'm going away?
Should I video call on skype whilst away or will this just be upsetting?
A few facts
I leave on a saturday and return on a sunday.
During the week my daughter goes to nursery 8-5.
Thanks for your knowledge and advice.
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RichardInBermuda · 25/03/2014 00:32
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