My mum has offered to babysit DD for me to go on holiday. 2 of my friends are going away in a couple of weeks and want me to go, I said no but my mum has told me to go. I've had a pretty shit time since DD was born, me ex left when I was pregnant, then after DD was born he wanted to know her, then a few months ago he decided he didn't want to be in her life (She's 16 months now) I've had counselling for PND, had to go into hospital for something too. I work 3 days a week 11 hour shifts, the only time I am not with DD is when I'm at work (which is fine I'm not complaining as she is my child of course) but I don't have any friends here so I don't go out. My days off work are spent at, softplay/swimming lessons for DD/toddler classes. I have been on holiday this year and paid for DM to come too and she looked after DD overnight for me to go out a couple times. But I put DD to bed and then woke up at the same time as DD in the morning.
So one part of my mind is like, this sounds great, I could go and just have a bit of fun and not have to worry about anything for a few days and relax.
The other part of me is like no, what if something happens or what if I don't enjoy it.
I'm not used to not having DD around, I find myself feeling lost if she's not here (rare occasion) I keep worrying about things happening and me being so far away. I struggle a little with anxiety so it's putting me off going. Also the place I would be going to is where DDs father is from although he's not there anymore, I know alot of people there and they know DD and will ask where she is and I I will feel like a bad parent, even though I wouldn't never think anyone was a bad parent for having a little holiday.
My friends are going for 10 days but I would only go for 4.... if I went.
Also would DD forget me? she is comfortable around my mum as my mum looks after her while I'm at work so I know my mum can look after her with no problems.
Why can't I make a decision. Usually I love a holiday and never say no, so the fact I'm so undecided tells me I shouldn't go. That's my way of thinking anyway. But my friends and mum think otherwise.
Someone give me some advice or opinion.
Should I go, or play it safe and stay home?