DS and I have always been very physically close. We co-sleep and he’s on the boob for most of the night. Since about a month ago the moment I leave the room just to go to the loo he starts screaming and crying inconsolably even though I’m only gone for 30 seconds.
It’s my best friends birthday this weekend. I really would like to go. I would go at about 7 and would like to come back at 12. He would be with DH and grandad who he loves but I think the moment I leave the room he’s start screaming.
A major part of me thinks of course I can’t go because what if he’s just crying the whole time. But the other part of me thinks, it’s good for him to break this habit and realise that he’s fine with other loved ones and that he needs to get used to being with other people. I also haven’t been out in nearly 2 years, and haven’t had a moment away from my son to just go out or relax other than one time when I went to the dentist.
What would you do?
Yes - you’re being unreasonable to leave your baby for the evening/night when you know he has severe separation anxiety at the moment.
No - you’re NOT being unreasonable, it’ll be good for you both