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First Time Away From the Baby
First time away from this baby, trying to not think about it!
With my third child, I was on a plane 10 weeks after he was born for work. It didn’t phase me. Over the course of his first year, I traveled often. It just became the norm. Thankfully my husband is fabulous with the kids (I didn’t say house, but we’ll talk about that later – you can only ask for so much).
Fast forward a year, and here I am with a baby again. This time though, in 6 months I’ve been here with Zeke every waking moment. I think we may have spent 8 hours apart – but that’s it. Thursday, I get on a plane and leave him for 3 days.
I have all of these irrational fears that I’ve never experienced before. Most likely because, we’ve been together every moment and well this getaway is not something I have to do. When I traveled for work, it was a must. This trip is something that I am doing for me. I just need to get over it and know all will be fine.
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Alexandra commented on Feb 22 12 at 9:54 amI am a SAHM to my 1st baby who will be 13 months old in April. The day that she turns 13 months is also our 5 year wedding anniversary. We are contemplating an overnight trip and I’m freaking out a little… o.k. a lot. It will be hard, but, after lots of thought I think we’ll all be better for it. My husband and I will feel closer, she’ll get to be with other people who we trust who have different things to offer her than we do, we’ll have a chance to recharge and come back better parents with more energy. We’ll miss her and I think she will miss us, but I think the benefits outweigh the potential costs. Enjoy your trip!!!!
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