Leaving toddler
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I’m the same I’ve never left my son overnight with anyone. I’ve never been away from him for more than 6 hours. I’m sure it’ll happen at some point but I just don’t feel ready yet and there nothing wrong with that either! Just do what’s best for you and your son x
We had a family birthday to go to miles away when my LB was 9m old. My partner doesn't see his family frequently due to the distance, so we wanted to make a big effort to go. I could have taken my LB but knew I wouldn't be able to relax, so we left him with my sister. She drive 100miles to have him for the night (I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after him the way that she does). I cried for hours. I wanted to go home and go back to my baby. As the night went on, I did relax more and actually ended up having a really good time. I've only left him one other night since then (he was about 15m) and again, my sister had him overnight. I found it easier the second time but really weird not having him with me. Both times I made her send me LOADS of photos... he had a great time 😅 Would it be worth doing a trial for one night, maybe stay at your mums and leave them with your partner... that way if you feel you can't do it, you can go home easily? But don't put pressure on yourself if you're not ready! X
I’m the exact same my first night apart from him will be on the night of my Csection with baby 2 in a couple of weeks, so anxious about it I feel I’ll miss him and be worrying about him sooo much! I wish I could be one of those chilled mums 😂
My son has never slept anywhere else (and other than nursery has only stayed with my mum once for two hours). I enjoy spending time with him and don’t want to be away from him - I’m not ready and nor is he and that’s okay! Do what you’re comfortable with ❤️
From just over a year old, my parents take my daughter for a weekend (2 nights, 3 days) every once and a while due to working nights at the weekend and my partner works weekends sometimes. The first time is the hardest and it gets easier, by that, I mean for me. It's grand for her, she has a ball every time she goes up to them (they live two hours away from us). Has no issue leaving at all, jumps at the chance. It's great for us to because we can get something done that needs done while she isn't around and also spend time together as a couple. Honestly recommend for sure and facetime as much as you want. But don't ever pressure yourself, everyone is different
My son has never slept anywhere else. My partner and I need a couple of days together just him and I so when we visit my family in Hungary early June, we will go to a wellness hotel for 2 nights, this will be the first time. I’m freaking out every time I think about it tbh but I feel like my relationship also needs quality time when it’s just him and I and no distractions or the normal rushing like we do daily. 😊 Everyone is different, there is no right or wrong here ❤️
Early July not early June sorry.
The same here!