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Going away and feeling guilty

14 replies

jenk1 · 12/02/2006 13:47

My mum has told me and DH to go away for a couple of days this month.
I would love to go away on our own but the thing is im feeling terribly guilty for leaving DS and DD.

I dont know why because i know they,ll be fine with my mum but im in a dither wondering what to do.

Are these normal feelings or am i being silly?
I dont know.

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lou33 · 12/02/2006 13:48

they are both

you should go and have a good time

coppertop · 12/02/2006 13:54

Go on, go on, go on!

I bet you could both do with a break.

macwoozy · 12/02/2006 14:06

Both of you go, and have a great time, dd and ds will be just fine. Can I ask where you're thinking of going?

Socci · 12/02/2006 14:18

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moondog · 12/02/2006 14:18

What agreat mum!
Go and have a lovely time.
It's ok to feel a bit funny about it all,but within an hour or so those feelings will melt away.
What is good for you and dh (ie time alone) is good for your kids).
Tell us what you're up to so I can work myself into a jealous frenzy.

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jenk1 · 12/02/2006 14:22

Aw, thanks everyone for your kind words, DH doesnt feel guilty at all! its just me!

We were thinking of going to the Lake District as its only about 1-2hours drive away so i am looking for a hotel now, not too expensive.

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moondog · 12/02/2006 14:24

That's the spirit!
Now you need to post on the travel thread (or trawl archives) for a nice little place.

Blossomhill · 12/02/2006 14:36

Aww Jenk you are very normal.

However you have been through so much and having a break will do you and your dh the world of good.

Now go and enjoy yourself. Kids will have a great time with nanny xx

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jenk1 · 12/02/2006 14:42

Where would i have been this last year without my friends on Mumsnet? {smile]

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dizzy34 · 12/02/2006 14:55

Hi, we went away without ds2 for the first time last month, felt really guilty but thoughly enjoyed it. Came back feeling ready and refreshed to take up daily life again.i dont think the guilt goes till you get home and see they havent even noticed youd gone!!

anniebear · 12/02/2006 16:52

YOU GO!!!!! you more than deserve it

Bet you will have a fab time

sphil · 12/02/2006 17:53

Jenk - know just how you feel. My mil has suggested that DH and I go away for a break while she and my Mum look after the kids. I know it's a great idea but I'm panicking already. Go, tell me how fantastic it was and that'll give me a push!

buzylizy · 12/02/2006 19:06

you should go these chances don't come up very often (in my case never) have a lovely break and you will come back refreshed.

hercules · 12/02/2006 19:09

you really shoulfnt feel guilty about leaving kids with grandparents. go and enjoy.

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