Leaving my baby for the first time

[Emfrancesca]

Tomorrow me and my partner are going out for the day and my little girls grandparents are coming over to look after her for the day. She's 8 weeks old and this will be the first time I've been away from her since she was born. Although I'm looking forward to having a day out just the two of us, I can't help but feel guilty for wanting time away from her. I know she will be well looked after, her grandparents love and adore her, but I just feel like what if she wonders where we are? What if they can't soothe her and all she wants is her mom and dad?
I'm sure at this age it's not possible for her to miss us or wonder where we are but it's just my mind making me anxious!

The first time is hard but please don’t worry too much OP- your daughter needs a parent who is rested and gets a break now and again, or you will snap under the pressure and hard work of it all. She will be absolutely fine- just ask grandparents to contact you if she’s inconsolable for any reason, because you wouldn’t want their time with her to be bad. Be honest and say it’s hard leaving for the first time, they will completely understand. They do know what they’re doing with babies having done it all before. 🥰 Enjoy your day guilt free!

^ totally the above PP. Baby may be a bit upset but will be totally fine and even better when their mummy and daddy come back refreshed

Enjoy your day ❤️

At this age, as long as they are fed/clean/rested, they are unlikely to get upset. They are much pickier later on!

It’s hard but she’s in safe hands and better to do it sooner rather than later so you know it’s fine. It’s really important you have time aa a couple to maintain your relationship-that will benefit your child

Thank you everyone, we are currently sat in the sunshine having cocktails. Had a lovely day so far and DD is happy with her nanny and grandad ❤️