First night out in 3 years

[Heyduggee123]

I have 3 year old twins, the only time I’ve been apart from one of them at night is when I’ve been in hospital with one of my girls.

My SIL’s significant birthday is coming up and we’re looking at an overnight stay 2 hours drive away.

I’m dreading it, only because my anxiety is through the roof, I haven’t really drunk any alcohol in the best part of 4 years. I feel fat, frumpy and feel absolutely awful about being away from my girls for a night.

And then I suddenly thing, come on, pull yourself together, let your hair down and have fun. My DH would be home with DT’s and my mum has agreed to be on hand if she is needed.

Why is this causing me so much anxiety? I think I’d we hadn’t spent the last 2 years in lockdown/dealing with covid I’d have had a night out before now.

How long did other people go before their first big night out? Any tips on making me less anxious?

could you do a quieter evening beforehand on a local night out, as a kind of warm up? One where you feel more comfortable, can get home into bed again properly etc. Chill out with a couple of old friends for an hour or two only. See how you feel after then decide if you really want to do the big night out! Or maybe it will be enough to whet your appetite a little.