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Leaving 14 month old for the first time

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LunaNova · 04/06/2021 20:22

So thanks to covid I've been unable to leave DD with anyone other than DH. The opportunity has arisen for me and my DH to meet with some friends (mainly his friends) tomorrow for a few hours and my DM has offered to look after DD. It would be late afternoon after her nap and I would pick her up before the start of her bedtime routine.

I just feel anxious about certain parts of leaving her, namely the fact that she's a bit of a wriggler (which can turn into a bit of a battle) when changing her nappy or putting her in her highchair.

Tell me I'm worrying unnecessarily please and these are normal jitters haha. My DM used to be a nursery nurse so I have no doubt she'll be fine looking after her, it's more the physical wriggling I'm nervous about, DD can be quite strong when she wants to be!

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AuntieStella · 04/06/2021 20:54

Yes you are worrying unnecessarily.

You survived your upbringing by your DMum and she has a wealth of professional experience on top of that.

She might not do stuff exactly as you would, but that really doesn't matter. They'll be fine.

Chelyanne · 04/06/2021 20:58

They'll be fine. Go and enjoy some couple time.

LunaNova · 04/06/2021 21:06

Thanks both! I'm giving my head a wobble as I know she'll be fine, I think I just have it in my head that tomorrow will be the day that my normally chill DD has a meltdown Grin

It's not the end of the world if she can't get her in her highchair, she's pretty good at sitting still to eat. I just have visions of it going badly and my DM never wanting to babysit again haha!

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Iggly · 04/06/2021 21:07

She’ll probably behave impeccable for her 😂

AuntieStella · 04/06/2021 21:07

Even if she has a melt down, your DMum will cope and she'll see your DD through it. They'll be fine.

LunaNova · 04/06/2021 21:10

@Iggly

She’ll probably behave impeccable for her 😂
Oh I hope so! This means I can guilt free cash in all that babysitting my DM missed out on last year Grin
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Moonshine11 · 04/06/2021 21:11

Totally normal to worry and think about everything but honestly, your DD and DM will be absolutely fine! I bet your mum can’t wait!
Enjoy your few hours break!

Iggly · 04/06/2021 23:05

Fingers crossed!!! But they usually behave better for others than the parents 🤣

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