me and my 8 yr old daughter are going on a bahamma cruise with my dad for 4 days and i am leaving my 5 month old son home with my boyfriend/ his daddy..he can still work with our son as he owns his own business...did any other mothers leave their baby behind to go away? I am not taking the baby as he would just tie me down on my much needed vacation and i want to spend some one on one time with my daughter and my dad
2006-07-11 06:01:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
my mom passed away in january and i want to spend as much time with my dad
2006-07-11 06:02:07 · update #1
i am going on a bahamma cruise and i am really only freaked out cuz i want to be able to get a hold of my boyfriend and see how our son is doing but i heard there will be no signal at all.
2006-07-11 06:07:27 · update #2
I have a cingular service...will i get any signal at all?
2006-07-11 06:08:14 · update #3
I have done the same thing. As long as you know your son is in good hands ( which, it sounds like he is ) GO ! Spend time with your Dad ! I don't know how old he is (Dad), but whatever time you can spend with him is great, because, you just never know.
If you didn't go, and something happened, you would regret it for the rest of your life. Your son will be there when you get back.
And, you're right, a 5 month old WOULD tie you down on a vacation. You don't want your time to be limited on such a special occasion.
You shouldn't feel bad at all. Just go and have a blast ! Who knows when such an opportunity will come up again.???
2006-07-11 06:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your baby is too young to leave behind. Why can't your boyfriend and son come too? That way your boyfriend to stay with the baby for a couple of hours at a time, while you spend some time with your dad.
2006-07-12 00:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by Tiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a huge problem unless you are leaving for a really long period of time, but I don't think you seem to be. I had a neighbor that had to leave for 2 and a half days to take care of some family business out of town and they left their 16 month old boy with me. They provided everything he needed during that time except for the whole foods that they knew he had. Other than missing Mommy, he did just fine. I just wouldn't recommend leaving for a long period of time.
2006-07-11 13:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by Cassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please dont get me wrong but putting yourself and what you need above your childs needs seems a little selfish...as the mother of 6 week old twins when my husband was called to riot control duty in homestead in 1992 i can understand the need for vacation...however you knew what being a new mother would entail and should be prepared to stay home with your child....now if your b/f feels comfortable with taking care of an infant while working then go ahead...but are you looking for answers to make yourself feel better about this...i think you already know the answer otherwise you wouldnt have asked
2006-07-11 13:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your BF is responsible there is no reason he can't watch the baby. I wish I could have that but I don't but your dad does need you. Spend some time with him.There's nothing wrong with wanting to spend time with loved ones and leaving the baby with his daddy. Be there for dad now enjoy your time.
2006-07-11 13:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my son 3 months ago and we live in Iowa. I took a job in Minneapolis and my son and daughter stay in Iowa right now with my husband. It is hard, but it is good that they have the bonding time and there is no one better the live them with then their daddy. Go and have a good time. Don't worry. They will be fine.
2006-07-11 13:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by Molly R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of three. Go for it, if the boyfreinds is reliable. Go and have a good time. There will be time later for you to spend time with him. Your daughter needs time with you also.
2006-07-11 17:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by dgraham302000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go girl! no reason to feel guilty for wanting a break. Mommyhood is trying for the best of us. Your son will be fine. Have fun!
2006-07-11 13:05:00 · answer #8 · answered by thesweetestthings24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww, dont be too hard on your self. The baby wouldnt have fun anyways. good luck and have a great vacation!
Mother of three!
2006-07-11 13:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by samantha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it. While you miss your baby, it'll do you good to get away for a day or two.
2006-07-11 13:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by no answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋