Advice Needed - Bryan,TX

hey T.,it's ok to to want to take your child every where you go but if you really need to take time out then take it without guilt.Nothings goning to happen to your baby he'ii b ok with his grandparents.THEY ALSO NEED THE TIME TO BOND WITH HIM TO.SO WHY NOT TAKE THAT TRIP YOUR LONGING FOR.IT WILL DO YOU GOOD TO GET OUT AND NOT HAVE TO DO HOUSE DUTIES FOR A MINUTE. SO TAKE YOUR TRIP AND LET E KNOW HOW YOU ENJOYED IT. HEY I WISH IT WAS ME. AT LEAST YOU CAN FINALLY AFFORD IT.SO GO BEFORE YOU CAN'T. GOOD LUCK

I would definitely keep trying to make arrangements to have someone keep him. It's supposed to be your honey moon so make it your honey moon. Set a time for your husband to meet your friend, a double date or something. And if that still won't work, a brother or sister maybe? GOOD LUCK!

-L.
www.just4mylittlegirl.com

Oh my dear you can take the baby with you!! I just went on a 5ay cruise on carnival estacy and loved it. I took my 4 yrs and she loved it. There is free baby sitting and my daughter wanted to stay there all day. They have breaks for the sitter so like you can take them at 9 till 12 and 1:30 till 5 and then in then if you want in the evening there is a charge but it isnt very much!! I thought about leaving my child but I am glad I decided to take her!! It was a beautiful experience all of us together. This was our honeymoon too! My mother said something to me that made me realize & take her. She is your daughter and her married both of you, you are now a complete family together why would you want to start your vacations without her those words changed my views! I hope this helps you!

Hi T.,

sounds like you have a delima on your hands. My husband is also very overprotective and would have a problem leaving our kids with anyone but my mother. Even his mom would not be ok with him, but I think you two need to give yourselves a break from being mommy and daddy. Your child would probably have fun on the cruise but the two of you wouldn't. Having to constantly keep up with a kid? If you trust your friend, I would definatley leave him with her. But there should be no doubt in your mind that he will be taken very good care of. As long as your child knows your friend and you are comfortable, you and hubby need some alone time. Its what keeps a marriage on track, making room for each other. Have a great day!

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find out if the cruise offers child care some do...take the little one and make time for yourselves while he is in childcare then make time for family. you finally can afford it and who knows when you will be able to go again. go girl you guys have fun..

Well if this was me I would not go b/c I do't think you or your hubby would be totally relaxed. This is your first time away from your little boy and that in it self is hard. If you are uncomfortable with the situation as your hubby would be I don't think you'll have a good time b/c you will be always wondering. There is no other family that you are close to? We have gone on two cruise and we are planning our next this August but we have family members taking our children. The first was our Honeymoon and we had our 4y/o but he was going to Disney World with my mother and brother and cousin so I knew he was in good hands. I did cry the first 2 days b/c that was the first time I was away from him. Second we had three children. I didn't cry at all b/c I was so tired and happy that we got to relax..lol But like I said my children were all with family.
If I were you I would again talk with your in-laws maybe you'll can hire a part-time nanny to come during the busy hours or a mommy's helper [college/high school student]. You can also take him but if this trip is suppose to be your honeymoon than I wouldn't b/c if alot for just the two of you. Add a 2y/o and that's harder.
Good Luck in whatever you decicide. Let me know if you want any advise on the cruise it self. THey are really fun but busy....