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Am I in the wrong?

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Notsunkinyet · 13/05/2016 13:33

So, I have an 11 week old baby. In September, my partner and I would love to get away on a holiday before I return to work after my mat leave.
We were going to take our little boy but decided he wouldn't really get much out of it at 6 months old and we would probably spend the whole time trying to keep him out of the sun or bustle of a city rather than relax.
So thought we would les e him with my parents for a few days (who would love to have him) But when I mentioned this to one mother recently she looked at me gone out like I was a terrible Mum!
Thoughts please..,,

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savasanaaa · 13/05/2016 13:36

Different strokes for different folks. I still haven't left 2 y/o DS overnight- partly because he is a terrible sleeper, partly because I am a bit over anxious about these things. I have friends like me who haven't left their DCs & friends who have. Whatever works for you & your baby!

Notsunkinyet · 13/05/2016 13:40

My baby boy sleeps through the night and my parents would love to have him - just for 4 days.
We promised ourselves we would give him all the love and attention he deserves but we would make time for us as a couple too.
We aren't mean - we would take him when we go away at Christmas or in February when he will get much more out of it.
Just her reaction!
I'm like you - whatever works for you and your family.

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bitofabelly · 14/05/2016 07:40

Hi there, just wanted to respond. First rule of parenting: there are no awards for spending every second of your life with your kids. Couple time is important. 4 days is no big deal and will give you a bit of you time. Your baby will be fine with grandparents who adore him. And you will have a blast. There will always be begrudgers....each to their own, make your choice, stick to it and enjoy and don't feel like you have to justify to anyone. Have fun!!!!

Notsunkinyet · 14/05/2016 07:59

Thanks bitofabelly.
Thanks everybody.
Glad I joined up to this site and heard other opinions! Smile

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donajimena · 14/05/2016 08:05

You go and enjoy! I would have loved to have had a child free break at that stage.
I'm getting one in October.. they are 11 & 13. Grin
One of my good friends hasn't left her 5 year old for one night. We are all different.

SooticaTheWitchesCat · 16/05/2016 20:35

It is your choice. I personally wouldn't go away without my children, I have never even left them for a night but my parents left me with my grandparents when I was a baby once for a few days and I know people who have done it too.

If you are happy to leave him then don't worry about what others think.

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