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Going away for 3 days...no kids. Nervous
  • vintkey78vintkey78
    Posts: 324Member
    I'm going away for 3 days all by myself. No kids, no DH. I have 2 teens and an infant. She will be 10 months when I go. I feel guilty for leaving her. Her and I are pretty attached. I feel like I'm leaving her behind and she will be left looking for me for 3 days. Someways I feel like canceling, but somedays I'm excited about going. I want to go, my guilt just overwhelms. It's a trip to Vegas and a concert, so I am excited about it. I've never been there and don't think I will ever go back.

    How can I get over this guilt and enjoy my trip. I never had this problem when the teens were little.
  • GritsGrits
    Posts: 3,863Member
    Maybe it's just because now you know how fast time flies when they're little?? I've become progressively more clingy with each of my kids. The guilt sucks, but hopefully nothing a couple of cocktails can't cure! Have fun in Vegas...yeah, baby!!!
    "I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles." ~Audrey Hepburn
  • AloneOverseasAloneOverseas
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    She will be fine! Do not let the guilt eat at you because it will ruin your trip. She is in safe hands. Let them spend time together happily while you take a much deserved time away. Just think about how happy you will both be when you get home, but don't let it get to you while you are away!!

    I've only been to Vegas once, for two nights, and it is AMAZING! Concentrate on all the new sites, sounds and experiences. If you do, you won't have time to feel guilty! :).

    Have fun!!!
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  • vintkey78vintkey78
    Posts: 324Member
    Thanks ladies. I think I just needed an encouraging kick in the ass to go.
  • tothemoonandbacktothemoonandback
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    Oh goodness.. enjoy yourself!!  She will be fine!
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  • momofdbbmomofdbb
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    Have fun. The guilt might be because she might ( and I have no clue what you reproductive plans are lol ) be your last. I know I have been very protective of my " baby" who is 4 lol.
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  • LadyBug0910LadyBug0910
    Posts: 233Member
    I'm having' this same problem. I'm going to Vegas for 4 days. I've never left my 2 & 3 yr old that long. :-(
  • vintkey78vintkey78
    Posts: 324Member
    @LadyBug0910 I haven't been away from the baby for more than a few hours. I'm going to start leaving her my mom a little at a time to get ready for the trip. I'm going in June. When are you going?
  • LifeofchaosLifeofchaos
    Posts: 996Member
    I am soooooo jealous!!!! You have an awesome time. Baby will be fine..... You've earned this trip and don't let mommy guilt ruin it for you
  • LadyBug0910LadyBug0910
    Posts: 233Member
    May 3rd-may 6th and I haven't left them for more than 24 hrs. I'm nervous but I know they'll be taken care of.
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