I may have to leave my newborn son (3 weeks) solely in my husband's care for a couple of days. Have any of you moms ever had to do this and how did you feel about it? My husband will take excellent care of our son, and breastfeeding is not an issue for us. I was just wondering if anyone else had been in this situation and how it worked out. Thanks.
2007-01-17 10:26:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There is nothing wrong with it. You said it your self, he will take exellent care of him, just call often to see how things are going.
Its all about trusting him.
2007-01-17 10:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jack P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand this is a newborn and probably a nervous issue for you, but to me it sounds like if you really have to ask the opinion of total strangers then what does that say in the amout of trust you have invested in your Husband's parenting and nurturing abilities? Not trying to be an offensive "b", just being blunt.
If you are really that scared to take off from your child mabey you should possibly have an expierenced family member who is close by come by the house once or twice a day to check up on Dad and baby? Even go as far as having someone stay with them, like say granny? Then you could always cancel you plans and stay home?
If you are or aren't leaving, I would always have emergency numbers posted on the refrigerator such as, doctor, poison control, local police and fire department, and granny and gramps.
Good luck to daddy!
2007-01-17 18:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by terisagideon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is OK . If he has someone close by to ask for advice , all the better . Just make sure he does not have to lug the baby outside in the cold to get formula or groceries for himself . It is so easy nowadays with all the diapers in a box and food already prepared . I trust he watches you , let him do it by himself for a day . The only other thing I can think of is giving the baby a bath . Maybe you can skip that and just give a sponge bath . Buy plenty of baby wipes .
He'll be fine and ever so grateful when you return.
Good Luck Mom .
2007-01-17 10:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dads can care for their newborns just as well as the mother but because we(women) are over protective of our newly born children, we tend to not give them the chance. I would start by leaving for a couple hours a day for a little to give him the chance to get use to be the sole care giver before you leave for 3 days. Also, you need to realize that its not your husband your worried about .. its the fact that you are leaving your new baby period. It will be OK. You said you know he will take excellent care so you don't need to be worried but if you do get worried check in frequently. Good Luck and Take Care.
2007-01-17 10:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone will be just fine. Your son will have extra bonding time with his dad, you will get a break and your husband's confidence in his parenting abilities will increase. An extra bonus--your husband learns to appreciate what you do with your son more, especially if you take on most of the responsibility to care for the baby. My husband was much more sympathetic after a few days on his own with our son.
2007-01-17 13:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by mybabiesRcute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 07:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be physically or emotionally capable of being separated from a 3 week old baby for more than a couple of hours.
2007-01-17 11:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this is ur first child for both of u then i say that your hubby will know as much about your son as u do, i had to go away when my son was tiny and it worked out brilliantly, gave them both a chance to bond with out me gettin in the way, and now they are inseperable, so id say go for it and good luck it worked for me xx
2007-01-17 10:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by lucie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to leave my newborn with her dad so I could have some mommy time but that didn't work! So i wish you and him all the luck!
2007-01-17 10:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Pammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby's Daddy was forced to care for our daughter for one week when she was two weeks old, because I had been hospitalized with an infection from my c-section.
Breastfeeding was going horrible bad, so it was easy for me to switch her to the bottle... he did a great job, and they really had an opportunity to bond. Not to mention he really understood what it takes to care for a newborn.
I think that as long as you and your baby can tolerate it, three days will be hard, but very possible.
2007-01-17 10:31:58 · answer #10 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did when my baby was two weeks. They will be fine. It's also a good time for them to bond. It's onlly for a few days i am sure you will have a harder time with it than dad and baby.
2007-01-17 11:59:11 · answer #11 · answered by ashez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋