Sad about leaving baby to go on honeymoon....?

Question

Me and my husband are taking the honeymoon we never got to take. Our baby boy is 13 months old. When we go he will be about 18 months. Heres the thing...besides just a few hours here and there...I have never been a night without my son since he was born. I think I will have a miserable time. I don't want to take him with us for obvious reasons. It will be for a whole week and Im so depressed. My mother will be watching him and I trust her ...its not that Im worried about him. Im just afraid to miss him and miss out. I just don't want to miss any milestones and I feel like kids grow so fast, I just need to be there all the time. How can I just go an enjoy our alone time?

Answer 1

It will be hard to leave him but he will be fine and so will you. It is so important to have some time out with your husband - it will make your relationship stronger and therefore your family life will benefit as well. While away ring your Mum whenever you feel the need and that will put your mind at rest. My husband and I go away for a weekend together once every 6 months or so - it's great. ENJOY

Answer 2

I know how you feel, I would be sad too. I have an idea! When you go to the honeymoon you can talk phone with him no matter what if he talk or not talk, said it's mama! maybe he will talk with you on phone, you will feel like he's there with you. Do you have cell phone that come with camera? if you and your mother had one then maybe she will take a picture of your son while you a way, it's will make you happy. You and your husband will need some time alone romance. Have fun at the honeymoon!  

Answer 3

you have to relax, you havent been away from the child . take this time to enjoy yuor husband. the better yu are the happier the baby will be

Answer 4

We left our daughter for the first time about that age. It's really hard, but at least he will be with family. Maybe you could leave him for a night somewhere to see how it goes. Does your mom live near you? If not, maybe someone you trust could watch him.  

Answer 5

Well, I think every parent needs a break. and especially go on the honeymoon you never got to go on.(we didn't go on one either) You should just tell your mom that you want to call and check up on him a couple times a day. but set a limit like 2 or 3. If you are really worried, get a web cam installed on you and your mom's computer and get a hotel with wifi, so you can talk to or see him. A week is not a lifetime, and I think that you should give some of your undivided attention to your hubby, because if you are having a bad time he will have a bad time as well. Your baby will be fine, he will still remember you when you get back, and tell your mom to take pictures so you don't miss anything. I hope this helps you out a little. good luck and enjoy yourself.

Answer 6

I think you need to try spending a night or two away before your big trip to try to get used to the idea. My first night away from my son was very hard and a cried a lot. I knew he was fine and happy (and he was) but I missed him!