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Leaving DH to look after our baby??

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SeenYourArse · 07/10/2016 12:21

It's my friends hen night this weekend,means leaving at 10:30am Sat morning and returning 12:00 Sunday were going about 2 hours drive away from where we live in a coach 16 of us. Our baby is 4 months old and teething terribly,only suffers evenings until he falls asleep around 8-10pm depending how tired he is,once he's asleep he sleeps all night until 8am ish. Problem is he will only settle for me not daddy as he's used to me doing all the actual looking after him. Friend is very very poorly and prognosis isn't good at all so I really want to go (plus ive paid the £160 already) this is the first time I've left baby to go out at night since he was born. AIBU to go despite knowing daddy might have a rough evening trying to settle him?? I know I will feel guilty but can't help thinking if DH out more effort into his relationship with baby on a daily basis he would be easier for him but he leaves it to me as it's an easier life for him. My mum is coming with me or else she would look after him and he'd be fine for her he spends a lot of time with my mum we see each other most days. My dad will come round for a couple of hours in the evening until baby falls asleep to help DH and baby loves Grandpa. Should I go as planned or stay at home Incase he has a bad evening?? To add teething has started since it was all booked and we have baby ibuprofen and calpol to give him if he's really in pain (obviously following the guidelines on dosage etc)

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SkaterGrrrrl · 07/10/2016 21:44

Go.

Glastonbury · 07/10/2016 21:56

Of course you should go. I would start going for shopping trips, coffee with friends etc so your DH has to step up and be a parent.

DiegeticMuch · 07/10/2016 22:10

I'm sorry about your friend. I hope you all have a great time.

Your "lazy" DH needs to up his game, but I think you know that.

Benedikte2 · 07/10/2016 22:47

OP you'll regret it if you don't go so go and make the best of it and try not to worry.
Children make liars of us all -- DC will probably be fine and an infuriatingly smug DH will tell you how well he did.
Make this the first of many nights when DH has to care for Your DC
Good luck

Parker231 · 07/10/2016 23:30

Why is it your role to put the baby to bed? Do it 50:50!

TheAnswerIsYes · 08/10/2016 09:22

I didn't leave my child over night until he was 4yo and out for an evening until he was pretty much a year. In your situation I would really struggle to do an overnight and would probably be driving back after the evening out. It wasn't because I didn't think DH wouldn't cope but because my child wanted me and I hated the thought of my baby crying for me.

Lovewineandchocs · 08/10/2016 10:54

I hope you are currently on the coach, OP! Have a great time Grin

Beebeeeight · 08/10/2016 10:58

Go.

And keep going on regular nights away so they develop a bond.

SeenYourArse · 13/10/2016 11:11

Hi everyone just though I'd update I did go we had a wonderful time and DS was great for DH! Didn't go to sleep until 12:30 Shock but then slept through until 9:20am Halo he said it was hard and helped him realise what goes into long after him! Though he did enjoy it and said he's happy to have him alone more often as its good for all of us though I won be leaving him overnight again ever I don't think I missed him too much!

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SeenYourArse · 13/10/2016 11:12

Sorry punctuation really would help that reads terribly!^^

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ayeokthen · 13/10/2016 11:13

I'm glad you went and it all went well Grin

HelloSunshine11 · 13/10/2016 11:17

I understand why you feel as you do but in these circs i think you should definitely go. It's only one night, if DH has a rough night then so be it, it's not the end of the world. I think as your friend is so poorly you might regret not being there a couple of years down the line when the newborn fog has lifted.

HelloSunshine11 · 13/10/2016 11:18

Whoops, too late! I'm really glad you went and all was well.

PacificDogwod · 14/10/2016 20:39

Lovely to hear it all went well Smile

And yes, I think male bonding is so, SO important.... Wink

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