Am worried DS will forget me - have left him at his grandparents til Friday

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I am 37 wks pg, live abroad and have no help close at hand, DH works very long hours and I have a DS 2.4 yrs

Grandparents live a few hours away and suggested giving me a break for a week by having DS there. I was very grateful at first as I don´t I 100% (back aching, feel huge, tired, full of a cold etc etc)

However I now feel terrbly guilty that DS is wondering what´s happening and will forget me. I must point out that he is absolutely fine, loving the attention, new routine etc.

DH can´t pick him up until Friday because of work commitments.

Things were made worse as my Mother (back in England) just told me she´s not happy, DS won´t know what´s going on, why couldn´t I have waited til she arrives on Weds etc. I now feel TERRIBLE.

Please help

Aw pet, don't feel bad. He'll be fine, and enjoy being fussed over by his grandparents, and of course he won't forget you - you'd have to leave him for a year before there'd be any risk of that.

Your mum's probably a bit jealous that she's not the one getting extra time with him.

Thanks AMumInScotland for your reply I´m feeling really emotional about it all and need to get a grip, am sat here sobbing!

she's just upset she's not going to see him until friday, that's all. i'm sure she didn't mean to upset you.
cup of tea and a packet of chocolate biscuits, and a lie down for you.
not much rest if you're fretting about grannies fighting over ds, eh?

no need to feel terrible. shrug briefly and put your feet up. ds is having a lovely time, so make sure you recharge your batteries.

I'm not surprised you're missing him, that's normal, but assuming he's used to his grandparents he'll be able to understand going to stay with them for a few days - he won't feel upset, because it'll be an interesting change. Chances are he's having a whale of a time while you're feeling like the worst mum in the world

Oh no, of course he won't forget you! He will miss you of course but I bet you'll miss him more.

Don't feel bad - you will feel so much better once you've had a bit of a break. I can't imagine what it's like being that pregnant and having a toddler full time.

Thank you kind ladies.

Good advice madwoman and spicemonster - I know I should really make the most of this time and get some rest while I can.

Oh it´s so hard being a Mum

Don't get upset, bet he is having a great time being fussed over by his GPs.

Madwoman is right, your mum is miffed as she has to wait another 2 days to see him.

He will be fine, relax, enjoy the last week of peace and quiet for the next couple of months.

He wont forget you at all, and i m sure he will be very happy and content at grandparents.

He won't forget you at all. And he will be Sooooo pleased to see you on Friday, even though he is having a fab time. My DS2 stayed with GPs for about 10 days when he was a little bit older (5 days with each set) as he had chicken-pox and I was working, and he had a great time (they were also quite happy to hand him back as they were knackered )

Oh no, don't be upset. Just concentrate on resting and relaxing. Ds won't forget you and there is no rational reason for feeling guilty about having a bit of support from grandparents.