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A whole fortnight without my son - dreading it!!

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Writerwannabe83 · 12/07/2017 09:02

I posted about 8 months ago regarding my DH's intention to take our son (who was 2.5 years at the time) to Barcelona without me for a week and how I was really struggling with it and everyone on here was great!! I survived the week, some good days and some bad days, tears a few times and I missed him terribly but it all turned out OK.

However, in less than a week the two of them are heading off to Turkey for a fortnight (DS is now 3years 5months) and I'm dreading it!! Confused

I can't imagine sitting in a quiet house for 2 weeks with no kisses or cuddles off DS and I'm going to miss his little character!!

It was supposed to be our family holiday but due to me being heavily pregnant (and having pregnancy issues) I can't go. I'm feeling a bit crap that I'm not going to be there with them and I don't think that's helping.

At least when they went to Barcelona last year I had my job to keep me distracted whereas I don't have that this time round. It's going to feel so empty and lonely at home.

Has anyone else been separated from their child for the length of time? How did you find it and get through it??

At the minute I have to try not to think about them leaving but that's easier said than done....

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Writerwannabe83 · 12/07/2017 11:22

Thanks everyone some great suggestions!!!!

The thought of going on a walk now sounds lovely actually. The sun is shining, the air is fresh but all I can think is, "A walk would hardly be relaxing whilst trying to control DS....." so I don't go.

I love the thought of going to bed when I want to aswell and ordering myself a curry whereas normally I don't as DH always prefers Chinese or Pizza Grin

I'm feeling more positive already!!

My DH keeps telling me how jealous he is that I'm going to be getting two weeks home alone Grin

He is very hands on, he has a great relationship with DS. I thought he was mad taking him away for one week last year, never mind now going for two weeks just the two of them! I don't think I'd be brave enough to do it Grin

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waterrat · 12/07/2017 16:42

You are going to be launched into newborn exhaustion soon. Please relax and enjoy this break. Read long books.browse endlessly in bookshops. Walk long lovely walks and sit in cafes. Sounds bliss !

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