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Hey Mummas, we have my husbands Christmas works party in December, it’s about 30 mins from home, but instead of getting lifts/ taxis we’ve decided to book a hotel for the night and arranged for my sister to have little man over night. He will be nearly 6 months! But this will be the first time leaving him over night and we won’t leave until late afternoon and come back mid morning, but I feel really guilty, is this normal? Has anyone done anything similar? Any tips?
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Completely normal and I think super healthy for you to do this for your own sanity. It’ll allow you to switch off and when you’re back you’ll feel so grateful. Don’t feel guilty, as long as your sister knows how you think things done/over communicates with you, it’s a nice thing to give her that trust 💛
I breastfeed and my 5 month old will not take a bottle. I would do this if I could but have no chance. Enjoy your night, it’s well deserved🫶
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