Leaving LO for the first time tomorrow...

[Twister]

Only with oh whilst I go and do the weekly shop, but I'm starting to get nervous about it now! I haven't left the house without LO ever, I bet it will feel like I'm missing a limb. At the same time I'm quite looking forward to it, it means I can do the shopping in peace without LO getting fussy like she always does when we go shopping and I can concentrate on getting what we need to get without worrying about calming her down. It will also be good for oh to be on his own with her too, they really could do with some daddy-daughter time as I know the bond he has with her isn't as strong as it could be. I just hope he copes ok if she needs a nap or has a meltdown, he's pretty useless at trying to get her to sleep but maybe if I'm not there for back up he will have no choice but to find a way. She'll be fed right before I leave so she should be ok in that department.

Not really sure why I'm posting tbh, I'm just nervous and hoping that getting it out will make me feel better.

 

[onetwothreebp]

good luck! i am sure you will both be fine you'll miss her, i'm sure, but appreciate the 'me' time -- every mom needs it!

 

[mellyboo]

You'll be fine enjoy your time

 

[bumblebeexo]

Enjoy the baby-free time! We left LO to do shopping a few times when she was younger and we actually managed to get everything on our list instead of rushing through as quickly as possible

 

[charlie15]

It'll all be fine and for the best. I have left LO with OH twice now, for the 1st time last week, to go to the gym around the corner. It was hard at 1st but i needed a little me time and exercise helps me sleep, cope with life!! and hopefully loose some weight and be fitter for a soon to be active baby. Also like you say my OH needed some daddy daughter time and to strengthen their bond. I don't regret it at all, we are already seeing the benefits of doing this regularly. I express should she get hungry and have my phone on me if they really need me, which makes me feel more comfortable

 

[ourturnnext]

I've often left Molly with her daddy since she was newborn, I really enjoy my 'me' time, although three hours is my limit. The thought of leaving her was worse than actually doing it. Hope it goes well for you x

 

[Twister]

Thanks everyone. I would express but my pump and bottles are still at my mums (we recently moved house) and we can't get there until Sunday. She should be fine though, just going to make sure I feed her just before I go and I should be back in time for her next feed. If it goes well then I'm thinking of making it a regular thing since I'm much better at sticking to lists when I'm on my own

 

[Indigo77]

Good luck!

I felt naked the first time.
My DH kept texting me photos of him while I was gone & that helped...

 

[greats]

Aww you'll be okay! It's weird the first few times, I actually cried the first time I was away from LO for a few hours, I felt like such a horrible mother. But having some "me" time every weekend for a few hours honestly keeps me sane! I can get some serious shopping done without forgetting something, I can listen to the music in the car super loud, enjoy a coffee on the way to the shops, etc.

 

[xSin]

I think you'll find that you feel while out, the same way you do now! Nervous AND excited lol

I have left LO with OH a few times now for small errands and I always feel the apprehension of being away from my sweet baby girl... and at the same time, I feel the excitement and almost like adrenaline, kind of like the feeling I used to get when I was in high school and skipping class... lol

Just don't do what I do and speed the whole way home, I did that the first time and now I focus on driving more carefully lol

 

[socitycourty]

It's hard but it's better to start early. I was petrified to leave my LO ever and rarely did, now it's hard and she only settles well for me and sometimes my mom.....enjoy your free moments!

 

[detterose]

I must be the worst mother in the world but I never got this feeling.. I would miss him but I was never terrified to be without him. I love having my 'me' time. I was the kind of person before I got pregnant that stayed at home all weekend by myself and enjoyed it, I didn't need company. Enjoy your time out, you'll come back refreshed and LO will love to see you when you get back

 

[Twister]

I'm mostly worried about what I'm going to come home to! Especially as oh isn't just can't put her to sleep lol.

 

[charlie15]

Well it's good for him yo learn these things as llile pp says having an older baby that can only settle for you isn't great. Sometimes we need to let the boys figure some things out for themselves. It probably won"t be as bad as you thinlk enjoy some time to yourself.