Date: 11/20/2003 11:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 15232
I couldn't get out enough when my son was little!! hehe Maybe it's just me, maybe I'm a bad mom, but I welcomed any break I could get! :)  |
Date: 11/20/2003 11:24:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62401
Don't get me wrong, i welcome any break i get as well... but i just can't fathom leaving her over night! Lindsay  |
Date: 11/20/2003 11:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 19682
I only had a baby sitter 1 time and she was 2 years old and we left her for abou 2 hours. I feel that is taking a chance with an infant. I guess I would not make plans for overnight unless the child was well into her toddler or preschool years. Then I am not sure.  |
Date: 11/20/2003 11:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 44321
I think once she is older ,you will feel more settled with her being away from you overnight :)  |
Date: 11/20/2003 11:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 18527
I feel guilty when I leave my CAT alone for 8 hours while I am at work!  |
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Date: 11/20/2003 11:33:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62401
LOL... i feel the same with our dogs, Kethria. We still have to put out Jack Russell in a cage when we leave, so we try not to be gone long. |
Date: 11/20/2003 12:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
well sweetie, I think its a good idea to leave your child with a trusted person from time to time, not only for the fact that it will give you a break, its good also for the child, because if ever the situation arises that through an emergency you have to leave your child for a lenthy time, its heartbreaking for both the child and the sitter, I have a sister, who is raising her grandchildren and she cannot leave her little ones as they just cry and cry until she gets back, and she may only be gone for an hour...and not only that..its nice for you and your partner to spend some loving time on your own together every now and then....hugs  |
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Date: 11/20/2003 12:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
and beside Matt and Eliza, must have all the confidence in the world and trust you explicitly, to leave their baby in your care....so hun, feel honoured!!!....hugs |
Date: 11/20/2003 12:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 58078
It is normal but I think you should try to not be so attached in that way. Its alright to have babysitters occasionally so that you can go out and have a good time with your husband...as long at its not all the time then I don't see it being bad. It will be good for you and good for the child. I think deep down you are just expecting the worst to happen if you aren't there to watch over her 24/7.  |
Date: 11/20/2003 5:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 8278
yes, it is normal. i was the same way when my son was little. he will be 9 in december and i still only have family babysit. he went to daycare for a while...but it was a daycare i worked at. until he got kicked out. my son is a handful. lol. he stays overnight with his grandmother every weekend and, although i miss him very much and call often throughout the day, i enjoy the quiet time. when your baby get's older, it will be easier. you'll always miss them when they aren't home, but you'll enjoy it too.  |
Date: 11/20/2003 7:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 53427
I have never left my children with a babysitter. Only their grandparents and my sister, and thats not often. I totally understand how you feel. I worry way too much!  |
Date: 11/20/2003 7:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 53558
It is very natural for you to worry, KatieBugsMom. Great big hugs. Take care.  |
Date: 11/21/2003 7:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 54987
Why do you need to be less attached? It's quite normal to miss your child. 9 months is only a baby and quite frankly I wouldn't trust anyone except family to look after a baby. I'd have a camera installed. Maybe I've been seeing too many of those police videos LOL.  |
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Date: 11/21/2003 11:29:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62401
Thanks for all of your replies... now i dont feel so weird! Lindsay |
