To let DD stay at my friends

[Pickleypickles]

DD is 7 months old and not a great sleeper (not terrible though either) im a single parent and have been since day one.
Ive had a lot going on the last few weeks (moved house etc.) And had a migraine for the last two.
Im shattered. I dont feel like im giving my DD the best in the day because im so tired and get upset about it.
I was having a whinge to friend yesterday who said she would have DD overnight for me tonight so i can get a proper night sleep.
Would i be a terrible person to take her up on the offer?
I just keep thinking DD is so young and other people manage just fine so why am i not?
It would be my first night away from her and i keep thinking what if she gets scared and stuff? Also im in work all day and she is in nursery so it means i wont really see her today.
AIBU to take my friend up on the offer and let DD stay away tonight? Do i just need to man up?

Yes I would definitely recommend it.

I used to do this for a friend years ago so. It’s just the odd time and really helps regenerate you.

Do it!! You need rest too to be the best you can for her, it’s only one night, and you’ll feel so refreshed for it! You have a really good friend

You’re friend sounds amazing! Definitely take her up on the offer, you need to give yourself a break. It’s amazing what a full nights sleep can do.

What a good friend. Do it!!

Yes, do it!! You need to look after yourself. Your friend sounds lovely. It's only one night (even though it feels like a big deal).

Thank you everyone feel a bit better about it now.

Yes (unless you are about to drip feed that your friend's a heroin addict or lives in a squat) do it.

Most people don't "manage fine", they survive - and that's when there are 2 of them.

Sleep. Get well.

Do it, sleep, and if you can book at least the morning odd after so you can lie in and then just wake up and stare at the ceiling for a while.

Go for it

See it as an adventure, getting used to someone new that you trust & well deserved day of rest for you.
Sounds like a great idea!

What a kind friend.

What a good offer.

Take her up.on the offer, and see if you can reciprocate some time.

You need a support network, everyone does, I did!

A good friend offering to give you a good night's sleep. Please do it.

Im talking as somebody who has never been away from her kids for one night! Do it! Not just for yourself but for Dd. It will do her the world of good. My kids have so much separation anxiety because i refused to let them go anywhere. My youngest DD 20m screams if I just pop upstairs to get changed. Yes your dd may be unsettled, but honestly, it will not scar her for life. It will be good for her. It will be good for you too. A good rest and tmrw you may find u r feeling like u can do more with DD. A rested and happy Mummy makes a chilled and happy baby! Oh and don't believe other Mums can do it with no problems - they just don't talk about how hard they are finding it...even if they have DP around. I have mine around. The first thing I do when he gets home from witk is go and sit in garden for 5 mins just to breathe and sit in peace! Go get some sleep!

If I had someone who would take my DD for night I would be packing her bagsshe also has terrible separation anxiety so in reality I couldn't do it, but I'd absolutely love to. Enjoy it and get a good nights sleep!