leaving my LO tonight w/DH

[frenchy816]

AHHH, I'm leaving LO with DH for 2 hours by himself tonight. I'm nervous!!! I have my monthly massage appointment and DS can't come with me for this appointment.   I know they'll be fine, but I'm worried! I pumped a few ounces of milk for him, but DS has never had a bottle and I plan to feed him before I leave too. Any words of wisdom??

The only other time I left him was with my mom and he was asleep when I left and slept for the whole thing. It also wasn't a planned outing. 

[amyface813]

I am at my six week pp check. DH has the baby now by himself for the first time. It will probably be less than two hours and I pumped a bottle for him this morning. I feel surprisingly ok right now. I know they are doing just fine.

I'm sure your boys will do just fine by themselves! Two hours isn't a very long time. If you feed him before you leave he may not even need to try taking the bottle. I think it's good for dads to take over. It's easy to let the moms do everything when they are the primary food source..

[serunatu]

I think your DH will love his time alone to bond with his son. Enjoy your time alone knowing they are enjoying their time together!

[danisgossipgirl]

Jan 23, 2015 14:42:53 GMT -5 frenchy816 said:

AHHH, I'm leaving LO with DH for 2 hours by himself tonight. I'm nervous!!! I have my monthly massage appointment and DS can't come with me for this appointment.   I know they'll be fine, but I'm worried! I pumped a few ounces of milk for him, but DS has never had a bottle and I plan to feed him before I leave too. Any words of wisdom??

The only other time I left him was with my mom and he was asleep when I left and slept for the whole thing. It also wasn't a planned outing. 

It'll be good for all of you, even it ends up being a disaster on the home front for your H. I remember my h being pretty proud of his daddy skills the first few times he did it. Enjoy!

[feeshahd]

I know it can be a little stressful leaving LO.
DH suggested I run to target a few weeks ago and I was all for it but as I was leaving I realized that would be the first time I would be away from LO. My eyes were brimming with tears (thanks Mommy Hormones) as DH shoved me out of the house. I spent a solid 2 hours at Targét looking at all the pretty things. When I got home, everything was perfectly fine.

[mlee116]

It will be fine and a good thing for all of you: you need some time away and they need bonding time. I was a little nervous the first time I left DS with DH, but it went perfectly. Have fun and enjoy!

[birch113]

The first time I left LO with DH I was so nervous! It was our second day back from the hospital, and I had a horrible sinus infection and had to go to the doctor. LO slept the whole time!

[ladybug480]

I know it may be scary at first, but leaving the house alone is pretty awesome. Last Saturday night I left the baby home with DH and went to the movies, alone. It was glorious, and a great pick me up after being a hermit all week.

[apsalartoll]

Good for you! Everything will be fine. My DH actually made me leave her one afternoon when she was crying nonstop, and I was so frustrated because I couldn't get her to stop. I just went to the store and when I got home, LO was asleep and I felt 1000 times better.

[frenchy816]

thanks for all the good thoughts and advice. I'm happy to report that I went to my massage and came home to a relatively happy baby and an exhausted husband. All were alive and well. Dh has a new appreciation for what I do during the day.

[liljsmomma]

I'm really happy all went well and that you got a nice massage!

I'm really jealous of all you ladies!! I left DH and LO alone for 2 hours a week ago and apparently all she did was scream and cry and fuss so i doubt I'll be getting any alone out of the house time any time soon!!


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