Please tell me your 8 month old feeding experience

[jimjamma]

I have a four and a half month old baby who is ebf and currently fed to sleep at night and for naps, (had this argument with my mum already, but its not a rod for my own back if i love doing it is it?) I intend to start weaning him at six months, and I have a wedding to go to in December when he'll be 8 months. I'll have to leave him overnight and I'll be a couple of hours away which really scares me as have never been away from him before. My fear is he'll wake up and need me (he has had colic since 2 weeks and wakes up quite often) and I wont be there to help him go to sleep :( Am i just being silly since he'll be on solids by then, hopefully grown out of his colic and probably less dependent on me altogether?? Or should I back out of the wedding? Have to tell them soon and can't stop worrying about it....would really appreciate your experience. Thanks in advance!

I know exactly how you feel !! My DD is 8 months old this week and I am going to a wedding tomorrow which I was invited to in March!
She had very bad acid reflux from birth.
All I will say, is that there is a tonne of difference between 4 months and 8 months. My DD is eating well and will take a bottle/cup from anyone (this would be good if you are still BF and can express). She has had a practise run staying overnight at my parents a couple of times, so I'm all ready for a posh hotel and some champers.
Do you really want to go to the wedding? If so you will more than likely be fine!

Thankyou! Would really like to go, but so frightened! Silly I know. He still can't get the hang of a bottle, but like you say, he'll be able to drink from a cup by then won't he ... still worried about the feeding to sleep though :( Have a brilliant time!

Thanks! I worried for ages about it so it's not silly at all.

I spoke to the bride and groom (who have no DCs) and they said to tell them nearer the time, or to see if I could just come for the service/meal. Maybe a chat with them might ease your mind if you have a 'get out' clause?

Many many people leave their babies at this age & are fine.

Just a word of warning I could not have done this - with DD1 or 2 I would certainly not have enjoyed a wedding where I felt forced to be away from them. 8 month olds are still very dependant on their main carers. If you are worried why not look into having him looked after near the wedding venue rather than so far away.

Thanks both, really good to get your experiences. Unfortunately the wedding is a flight away from us but a few hours from family. Need to book flights soon as well as let the bride and groom know, and no other options for babysitters. I'll keep thinking....

It's better that you don't worry and stay with your baby, than go away and fret about it for the next few months and for the whole wedding.
There's nothing wrong with saying no! Take it from someone who is a perpetual worrier.
Hope all turns out well!