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Children not allowed...me time?
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on Jul. 4, 2009 at 6:10 PM
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I have been wondering about this for awhile now. Im not sure how I feel about going on vacation without my son whom is 2 1/2. Me and his dad are separated and this summer I really want to get away for a week, just me! Sometimes I think it would be fine and other times not so much. I have never left him over night, let alone an entire week. I am so confused. I know other moms who have left their babies for weeks at a time. Advice would be nice.
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- by on Jul. 4, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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I did it last year and we are doing it again this year. My child does not need to be attached to me 24/7....
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- by on Jul. 4, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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Quoting Meadow2215:
Who here has actually left their children and when you did, how did they handle it?
My daughter cried for like 5 minutes...and then she was fine.
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- by on Jul. 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
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When I left my Daughter for the first and this was for 3 days. I swear I cried the first night. lol But, after awhile I got over it, but, I still though of her all the time. But, I knew She was in good hands. Any mother feels like this when they leave there child for the first time (for along period of time) well you would think any mother would lol. When you come back and when your child is being a terror then you will be glad you had a little Vacation for yourself. Good Luck.
Oh, I leave my Kids for 10 hours, 4 days out of the week for work as well.
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- by on Jul. 4, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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I would say u know what makes your child happy and where he can be and stay happy and only u can decide that. As a seasoned mom I would tell you to do what most of my grandmothers, mother and I myself did. I would make me happy cuz if not u r making a miserable kid.
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- by on Jul. 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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My babies really enjoy staying the night with their grandparents. I waited till my daughter was old enough to talk and tell us everything that was going on. Not that we didn't think the grndparents were capable of taking care of a child, but you can never be too sure. lol. My kids don't cry or fuss when we leave b/c they're so interested in what memaw and pawpaw are gonna give them for staying with them..lol.. You'll be fine and you will REALLY enjoy your time alone. YOU WILL BE A BETTER MOMMY WHEN YOU GET BACK HOME B/C YOU'LL BE LESS STRESSED AND MORE READILY ABLE TO HANDLE THE LITTLE ANNOYANCES OF PARENTHOOD. jmho :)
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