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Leaving 16 month old alone for the first time...

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 September 2013 - 23:58

I am a working mom and to date, my son has absolutely no issues with me being away all morning. But after 6 PM, when I get back from work, he will not leave me!!
It's been a struggle considering he won't let me step out of the room without bawling his eyes out plus he refuses to stop nursing! Not that I mind, but I do not see an end in sight! I haven't had a night out without him and I really need to find some balance.

I am headed out of town on work for a week and will leave him with his grandparents but I am not sure how he's going to react! What if he cries every night:(

Any experienced somethig like this?

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EW MASTER
Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 11:19
A few years back I left my 15 month old with my husband for a week. If I'm being totally honest it wasn't that great, she was pretty unsettled the whole time BUT we had recently moved to Dubai, we were in a new house and our things hadn't arrived yet so it wasn't a good time to go. I did videos of me reading all her favourite books which she liked watching. She didn't leave my side for ages when I got back. She's now seven and I'm fairly confident there was no lasting damage ;) she finds me going away quite exciting now, a chance to get a few extra treats from Daddy.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 09:18
I am headed out of town on work for a week and will leave him with his grandparents but I am not sure how he's going to react! What if he cries every night:( In all likelihood, he won't. Kids are surprisingly resilient. I think every mom has anxiety about leaving their little one for the first time(s), but assuming he's used to spending time with the grandparents, he'll likely do great. He'll surely be really happy to see you when you return, though! Enjoy the break from mommyhood. You've earned some adult and relaxation time! Take advantage of it despite the work commitments.
 
 

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