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Returning home after long absence

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DwayneDibbly · 27/09/2018 20:16

I've been staying with family since my DC was a few months old. Not to drip feed, I had PND and separated from my DP. DC is now nearly 7 months & I'm contemplating returning to the town I live in (this is several hundred miles away from my family).

I'm really nervous that DC is going to miss the family I have here & not settle back with me and DP. I know sticking to their general routine is important, I suppose I'm just wondering how long it'll be before they settle in fully? I'm hopeful the transition period will be smoother because I'm with them, but any advice/experiences would be welcome.

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GeorgeTheHippo · 27/09/2018 20:17

Honestly? I think you are worrying about nothing. She's too little to need to settle. You'll be fine.

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DwayneDibbly · 27/09/2018 20:54

@GeorgeTheHippo Thank you for the reassurance, I'm quite happy to be told
I'm overthinking it! Just want them to be happy, DC is such a cheery little babba that the prospect of them being sad makes me Sad

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yourfamousblueraincoat · 27/09/2018 21:26

I was with my parents for first six months of DS’s life after building work at our house went wrong. I’ve been back home for five weeks now and the baby is absolutely fine with it. He really didn’t seem to notice the move at all, so please don’t worry! All they need at this age is you, and your attention and love.

DS has seen grandparents a few times since then and is always happy to see them. But he’s equally happy to see supermarket cashiers/dog walkers/the cleaner/the postman so I’m not convinced he really recognises/misses them Grin

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DwayneDibbly · 28/09/2018 06:38

@yourfamousblueraincoat DC is very much the same. Smile Thank you for your reply. I do feel a bit more reassured now.

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yourfamousblueraincoat · 28/09/2018 07:35

Glad to have helped a bit. I hope you are feeling better with your PND and that your DP will be supportive Flowers
I did find it a bit daunting to go from having the full support of parents whenever I needed a hand to coping on my own during the day (like everyone else has to !). But I would just say be kind to yourself, and don’t feel like you have to keep on top of everything in the house perfectly.

moita · 28/09/2018 22:47

We moved when DS was 11 months. He was fine. He's 22 months now and despite the distant really loves my mum and dad.

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