Mother’s Day

How is it not a present? He is taking you and the baby away. Swimming nappies and a swimming costume would cost around a tenner together, so not extortionate.
Why would you hope for the best? You just parent in a different setting. I think youre overthinking this. I think it is a lovely gesture from your husband. A lot of mums just get flowers and a card (which is also a perfectly fine present).

Is this post a joke 👀

It’s more about the fact that it feels stressful rather than relaxing. All I wanted was a night off (uninterrupted sleep) and maybe a hot coffee in the morning. I’m a first time mum and still feel like I’m in the newborn trenches so going away feels daunting especially when everything falls to me in term of prep. It clearly sounds like I am being ungrateful. I think I was caught off guard and went straight into overthinking mode.

I don't think you're being ungrateful I do see what you are saying about having to prepare for the trip but you don't have to do it all by yourself you can ask him if he would help with preparing for the trip and you can also let him know that you would like to spend one night or a afternoon where you just sleep I understand wanting to get some sleep especially with a newborn I don't think that's asking for too much but I do think it's a nice gesture from your husband too

Aw bless you. I would be panicking as well, with such short notice but I'm sure you will be absolutely fine and hopefully you'll be able to relax and enjoy it.
Your little ones first trip away :) quite a special milestone.
I'm sure you'll appreciate the change of scenery once you're there xx

I would also be panicking and stressed due to having to do the last minute planning. My little one came early but I’m still very much living in my frumpy clothes, so would need to also find myself something to wear and a swimming costume as nothing fits.

Try to make the most of it, is the pool outside or inside? Access the situation when you get there but I’m not sure if I would be taking my baby into a random hotel pool as they aren’t the cleanest.

His thoughts were in the right place, but I think it needed a bit more planning on his part to prepare and the location as I would have wanted to sneak off for a massage whilst baby naps or something. Take a book, research a nice local pub, go for a nice walk and even maybe contact them to see if there are local spa facilities that you can visit.

I actually completely understand you! One time when my partner and I first met, he tried to surprise me by coming over a few hours earlier than I expected and bringing me flowers. Obviously, a lovely gesture and many girls would’ve loved it. But I was honestly horrified, because I was expecting him at a certain time and so I hadn’t yet showered or done my makeup or cleaned up my flat. Everyone’s different, and you want your partner to know you & get you gifts that reflect your personality.

If you can, give your brain a day or two to adjust to the idea of the trip and see if you can reframe how you feel about it. I’m sure it will be a wonderful time, and if it isn’t, you and your partner can hopefully laugh about it later and he will know better next year!

When my firstborn was 2mo I went to Greece with my husband for my birthday. It was great! Baby slept 7+ hrs for the first time 🤣

Try not to let the stress get to you and focus on the fun bits!