Travel Without Kids

I had a friend who, before she even got pregnant, made plans to go to the Vancouver Olympics (there was a group of 4 of them... 2 couples). Then she ended up having her baby past her due date, so I think her daughter was about 2 months old.

She kept her plans, went to the Olympics (grandparents kept the baby), and let me tell you, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the bond she has with her daughter.

I first left my son when he was about 3 months old and he loves me more than anyone on the planet. :)

If you are breast feeding I would wait a while longer before introducing formula for the purpose of a trip. I think 10 weeks is still very young, and an important time of bonding for you and the baby. Maybe Grandma could take the older child, and either baby could go with you, or you could stay home and have special one on one time with the baby? I don't think it would harm the child to be left with Grandma of course, but for me it would just be too young.

I agree with Jen C.

Put your trip off for 3 to 5 months. It will be less to worry about and you will have good bonding time. Unless something unusual happens, where ever you are going will still be there next year, but your bonding time with your new born will be gone forever.

I like to travel too. But in this case I would delay my trip. (I just got my 50th state in spring 2011 and my 47th country this summer.)

Good luck to you and yours.

I agree w/ Jen and Ben, this is definitely bonding time, especially with mommy. Sounds soooooo tempting, but I would wait until at least 5-6 months old, personally. Good luck in your decision.

GO,GO GO.Nothing better for a marriage than going away without kids.
The baby will never know you left and your parents will have a great time. You need to be an adult. Lucky you enjoy your rest.

Ok, girl, I'm with you, between anything and travel, we travel! Like yours, my kids have been more places (US and internationally - we took our oldest to Australia at 14 months!) than most adults. I say go! I assume it is for about a week? There is nothing wrong with you MIL taking care of your little boy. He won't remember that mommy needed some "me time" when he was 10 weeks old. I'm sure you have bonded with him and will continue to do so for the rest of his life. One week will not change the outcome of his life, but could make you a better mommy when you come back. Go Enjoy! (and I'm jealous! ;-))

Go with your gut.

Personally, if the trip was a month or so, I'd wait for the next one. If it's a week or a weekend, I'd let my wee one have some bonding time with his Nonna (whom I trust implicitly with my child). Catch up on some sleep and come home a better mum for my kiddo.

((I too, travel with and without my son. He is soooo blessed to be loved by so many. His bonding with others has in no way diminished his bonding with me. Hearts just aren't finite. The more people they love and whom love them the more they grow :))

Don't be on the fence ;-) Go!

GO!!!!! When our youngest was barely 3 months old my husband and I went to London for 5 days, we also had a 3 yr old at home. My husband's sister came to watch the boys. It was nice to get away but we also went for business and to look for a place to live in London. So I was totally distracted and not spending 5 days thinking of my baby boy at home the whole time. I missed him but it was nice to get some alone time with my husband too. (and some sleep)

Go for it! Sounds like you'll have quality care for the kids. The baby doesn't have a sense of time yet, so he won't notice how long you're gone. Take this time for yourself and your husband. Moms of newborns need a little time off every once in a while. Take it while you've got the chance!

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