5hr drive to Cornwall

We’re looking to go away for the first time in a couple of weeks and usually go to Cornwall. I’m a little nervous about driving so far with a 12 week old. Has anyone else done it and any tips?

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Yes i did at 6 weeks to isle of wight.it was great. It gave me confidence that i can go out and enjoy with my little one. Change diaper and feed thats it

She slept most of the journey

how long did you drive before breaks? Every couple of hours?

Oh wow, thanks Caitlin! That does reassure me, and I’m so impressed you did it at 3 weeks!!!!

I did a 4 hour drive with my 11 week old yesterday. I fed and changed before we left and planned to stop as and when needed, he slept for the whole journey so just fed and changed when I got there 😊 we also have the mirror on the head rest so I could check he was alright whilst driving

I just did a three hour trip, we stopped at about halfway just so I could put him in pram to stretch out, give him a change and some food. I was by myself so nervous about going but he slept the whole time! Have a great time x

every 3-4 hours.

It took us 13 hours Edinburgh to Cornwall when our LO was 7 weeks. We stopped 3 times, each stop half an hour to change and feed. She hated the car before but slept the whole way. Obvious things but feeding right before you leave, she loves the Lamaze toys (octopus specifically is great) for keeping her occupied. Also one of us had to sit next to her for if she woke up right before the next service station to soothe her until we got there for feeding. I was expecting chaos but I think babies must like the motorway drive, she slept so well x

I'm the same as Caitlin. Took mine at 3 weeks old to visit family. We are near Notts so think it's more like 6 hours. We stopped 3 times but we would have anyway and either I fed him or my partner would from expressed milk in a bottle. Normally we'd have swapped driving but I'd had a c section.

I believe guidelines are to stop every two hours and take them out their car seat for at least 15 mins so a good opportunity to feed and change

I did Leeds to Cornwall last month with my then 7week old, the journey down I was super nervous and stopped every hour and half, woke her up for feeds and a nappy change so the journey ended up being 10 hours…

The drive back we only stopped when she woke up, so ended up being only 7/8 hours to get back home.

For a journey that length I’d say one quick stop at a services, and one nicer stop where you can get lunch or have a little walk. Don’t know where you are coming from but Darts Farm is nice

Thank you all!! This is the reassurance I needed!! 😊

in our community

Am I wrong for getting upset?

Long story short. My cousin made a group chat for bridesmaids and groomsman to plan out bachelorette party.
I sent one text about finding a sitter and my cousin texts me to stop saying stuff like that cause no one gives a shit? As if no one else is gonna mention their personal lives during planning a trip of 10 people?
I. Put the screenshots. I got so hurt I told her just count me out if the mention of my kid offends everyone.

Appropriate age to go out

I am the kind of person who struggles with being at home all day, not good for my mental health. I have a 1 month old and I am trying to start doing things with her. Like going ti the park, running errands. But people seem surprised and kind of judgy that I am out with the baby at her age. Is this wrong?

Having a bit of a sad day

I don’t know if I want advice or just to get it out a bit.
I had a bit of a rubbish Mother’s Day, and then today had a falling out with my mum.
Very long story short, me and my partner turn 30 this year and were thinking of taking a short trip (2-3 days max) just the two of us to celebrate. Our son will be 2 by then.
We had discussed leaving our son with our parents and them sort of splitting having him (eg. My mum has him one night and my boyfriend’s mum has him the other two nights, or whatever we collectively decide on). They are both happy to do this.

Yesterday my MIL was pushing my son’s pram and got distracted and pushed it off the pavement into the road, a car missed the pram by about 5 seconds. This upset me a lot.

Me and my partner discussed this later on and I said it worries me leaving our son with her in case she does something like that. We also discussed the fact that my mum pays very little attention to our son when she’s with him and is absolutely glued to her phone (looking at social media etc) so we might just take him on holiday with us.

Then this morning I had a chat with my mum and told her we would probably just take our son away with us. She asked why and I mentioned the pram thing with my MIL so she said she would just have him- so I thought it was time to mention that when she’s with him she is glued to her phone and gets distracted and that it just worries me a bit. (For reference she’s been watching him before and because she’s been on her phone he’s managed to get half way up her stairs.)
She absolutely lost it at me. Called me rude etc.

I try so hard not to upset anyone and I’m just so so fed up now. I just wish it was simple and we could trust them to take care of him but they are both away with the fairies.

I want to talk to my mum but i don’t know how to approach it now. Just feel like i need a big cry.

Roles between a sthm and a working partner?

I started wondering if our arrangement makes any sense. When I was pregnant I saw a cute video of a couple where they sleep seperately, the mom takes care of the baby during the night, the husband wakes up early in the morning takes over so the woman sleeps a bit before he gets to work I suggest this arrangement to my husband and we both liked it. Since I gave birth to my 22 month old boy, we are sleeping separately, I’m taking care of everything. My toddler still wakes up during the night every two hours on average. I wake up in the morning to make his breakfast and drive him to the train station and pick him up later in the day. I clean and cook and take care of my boy, with no appreciation or thank you. If I say I’m tired it turns he’d say what are you doing all day or he’d remind me of how he’s paying for everything. I am emotionally and physically exhausted and I don’t feel this is how a team should work.

Water

My LO is 10 months old and I try and offer him water with meals but he will only take a couple of sips. I’ve tried adding freshly made apple juice to sweeten it a bit, in case this would entice him, but he still refused. I think if it’s not milk, he doesn’t want it, or it’s odd to him.

Any tips?

Teething

Does this look like she’s teething? She’s been so irritable, dribbling SO BAD, like I’m having to change her sleepsuit 3 times a day. Chewing on absolutely everything. She’s 4.5 months old.

Thank you ☺️