Hi All,
I'd really appreciate some advice.
I am a devoted father to a 15 month old boy. I love him dearly and we share a wonderful bond - the deepest and greatest feeling I've ever experienced.
I occasionally have to travel for my job and spend a couple of nights away from home a month, which I hate - but cope with. However, my next assignment requires me to be away from home 3 nights per week Mon, Tue, Wed, - then home Thursdy night, and able work at home on Friday. THis is for a minimum of 3 months.
It's really going to hurt me. I know this for a fact, but I will find a way to cope.
My question is, what effect might this have on him ? And on the obvious bond we share ? WE've played pretty much everyday since the day he was born.
My wife is fantastic and often provides the discipline that I find it hard to apply, so there's no question about the quality of the care he'll continue to get - but I am ridiculously worried about weakening our bond or otherwise hindering the beautiful relationship we have.
Half of me says, stop bleating - it's 4 days out of 7, and only for 3 months. The other half is worried sick it will create a distance between us that will change things for ever.
Help !