My husband and I have 3 boys ages 12,10 and 3 months. We were supposed to go to NC (all of us) today and stay there through the new year for vacation. Well, my husband got called into work, so now last minute we cant go. The older boys were disappointed (we live in FL and they wanted some cold weather) so anyways, now we are just going to St Augustine for the weekend and just staying 1 night. (We live 3 hrs away from there) At first, I was thinking maybe the baby could stay with my mom because we are going to be going on a lot of tours and ghost tours at night...but the more I think of it, I dont know if I can leave him! Ive never left him before, we always do things as a family. What do you think and when did you first leave your baby for the 1st time? thanks :)
2007-12-28 09:19:03 · 15 answers · asked by tulips♥77 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That is a great idea...leave the youngest with his grandmother...
Therefore you could have quality time with the older ones since they proably have had less time with you and your husband since the baby has been born....
Also it is going to be a 3 hour drive...the baby shouldnt be in a carseat that long and it isnt safe to let him out either..GOD BLESS! have a safe and wonderful trip...and yes it is cold up here....but I love FL! Happy NEW year.
2007-12-28 09:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by old 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The first time I went further away than the park to walk the dog (almost always when baby was sleeping, obviously there was someone else home at the time) was when my son was 8 months. Then I went to a party 15 minutes from my house for I think all of 2 hours.
Of course you don't want to be away from your baby for that long!
Probably a three month old will just sleep through the whole thing, I don't think its a big deal to take him with you.
2007-12-28 09:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take the night.
The first time I left my son while I went on a vaca was when he was about 6 or so, but that was because I didn't have an opportunity to. But when I did I went to Europe with friends for 5 nights. It was really nice to spend some time not being a mom for a couple days, even though I spoke to him every day.
Take the night with your husband though. It can be a very nice, romantic evening for you two.
2007-12-28 09:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance and 9 month old son are atcually in TN right now visiting his parents. Im still stuck in IN working my tail off before i have to go back to school. I was REALLY hesitant to let him take him for the weekend (4 days) being my first time away from him, but it was something that needed to happen. I have found that for the past 2 days i have not been able to fall asleep until 5 in the morning. This morning i turned on his mobile and baby monitor and slept with his blanket just to fall asleep! Im going insane, but it is only a few days until i get to see his cute face again. I also have my fiance send me pictures about every hour and lets me talk to him. In your case you must think about the other boys as i had to think about the in laws never getting to see Austin. Your little baby wont remember it, but you others will.
2007-12-28 09:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by ~So much FUN~ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are not breastfeeding and your mom is reliable then just go and do it....at 3 months your baby will be fine without you there for a couple of days. I made the mistake of never leaving my kids with anyone and when they got older and I tried to get away it was awful because they were not used to it. So, I would recommend just doing it...it will be harder on you than it will be for the baby!
2007-12-28 09:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't left mine overnight yet and she is 16 months old. She has never spent the night away. I work full-time as a teacher and my husband takes care of her during the days. We left her for 3 hours with my mom in April when we were vehicle shopping. That's it though. Our son was 2.5 years when he spent his first night away.
I would take the baby with you. No question.
2007-12-28 09:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by NY_Attitude 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I could never leave my babies that early. I first left my oldest when he was 2 years and a couple months for an overnight business trip. That was hard enough. Bring the baby! At 3 months they are great travelers since all they know and want is you anyway.
2007-12-28 09:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by maegs33 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
ya the first time my mom left me was when i was 5 because she had to go to another province for a funeral .. and she hated it.. and so did i .. i cried every night i remember.. just wanting her to come home because i didnt understand.. but if your baby is only 3 months.. then i dont think it will be a big deal.. he/she won't understand.. and its only 1 night.. but if it will be hard on you then take the baby along... they won't understand the dark or ghost hunting they just no who you are and that you are there they will be happy.. it will make you feel better to
2007-12-28 09:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time I left my son he was 6 weeks old. I was on my first monthly curse after having him. And my hubby had to take off of work to take care of me. So we took our son to his moms for grandma time and so we could sleep and I could rest. Well the next time we left him he was 3 months old. It was for a weekend. It was our one year wedding anniversary. I just called him every day like 3 times a day. And it wasn't that bad. I enjoyed my hubby time to myself. And everymom deserves it. So that weekend we got to go out to a very nice dinner, and he sent me to a day-spa. We also went to Gainesville to the mall...And it was a good time..We went and picked up my son early Sunday morning. He was very happy to see mommy and daddy. He loved his grandma time. Its good for them to have alone time with grandparents. Just make sure you trust whoever you are watching him. And he should be fine. I would just call to check on him. btw..I can't wait to go to St. Augustine with my hubby and son. My hubby has gone but I haven't. Have fun. And Have a Happy New Year
2007-12-28 09:30:07 · answer #9 · answered by Deborah P 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I left my son with my Mother when he was 12 weeks to go a funeral in WV (Im in Ohio BTW) for 4 days. It was fine I looked at it as a time for my mother to bond with the baby and its alot better to leave her with someone who already raised children!
Hope this helps!
2007-12-28 09:26:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋