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Nervous about wedding - abroad, with a newborn and solo

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MrsCremuel · 09/12/2021 08:41

Due to go to a wedding Saturday in France. Because of travel restrictions my husband is staying behind with DS1 I’m case we get stuck out there and can’t get back to him. He was going to stay with grandparents and we were going with the newborn originally. Toddler doesn’t have a passport so we can’t all go instead.

Was going with friend instead who now can’t attend so my only option now is to drive myself. It’s 2.5 hours from Calais. I’d be there 2 nights with my newborn. Won’t know anyone but the bride. Don’t speak the language and have never driven in Europe.

Feeling very anxious but so so don’t want to let my friend down.

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Jumpingintochristmas · 09/12/2021 10:21

Your friend will understand. I think you have made the right decision.

Anoisagusaris · 09/12/2021 10:24

Not a chance! You have a newborn, travelling alone and don’t know anyone at the wedding!

foreverandalways · 09/12/2021 10:25

You are crazy

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Hoppinggreen · 09/12/2021 10:27

@foreverandalways

You are crazy

No she’s not because she’s decided not to go if you RTFT

SilverHairedCat · 09/12/2021 10:30

Ah well done OP, good decision.

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MrsCremuel · 09/12/2021 10:34

Have already forked out so much money but will try and recoup. My friend who was coming with me only pulled out yesterday so I’ve just had last night to consider. If anything went wrong for me and my little one it would just be such a nightmare and I am so worried about getting stuck there and being away from my toddler.

Having a calm low key day today instead of frantic lft tests and packing! And a trip to the post office to return various garments!

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KosherDill · 09/12/2021 10:36

I would skip the wedding.

CityCommuter · 09/12/2021 10:47

@MrsCremuel good decision not to go! Why did your friend cancel at the last minute btw?

ZZTopGuitarSolo · 09/12/2021 10:50

I got married abroad and I wouldn’t at all expect a friend in your situation to attend.

Honestly I didn’t actually expect anyone to attend. Everyone who did turn up felt like a bonus.

Ancientdecs · 09/12/2021 10:52

I'm so relieved for you that you've made your decision. My blood pressure was rising just reading about the plan!

Ifonlyidknownthen · 09/12/2021 11:03

No wedding on the planet could be important enough to me to do that, not even my own. It would be very reasonable and understandle if you to back out.

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MrsCremuel · 09/12/2021 11:40

@CityCommuter her whole family came down with vomiting and diarrhoea

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