My baby isn't going to forget me, right?

[cville]

He's 16 months. We'll be gone five nights. He's not going to forget me and think my ILs are his parents, right?


I know my girl will remember me.

[rosiebear]

Nope, not even for one second.

Your feel, your smell, every bit of you is deep in their hearts and brains and no one else can be Mommy.

Enjoy the beach!

[sewpinkgal]

Not at all!

He'll be a dream for your ILs and then will be thrilled when mom is finally home.

[lilafowler]

Coffee

[KKD]

Not a chance. Enjoy your trip!

[cville]

I'm seriously worried.

[nadasteph]

Theo is about a month younger than O. We left for a week at the beginning of February and my mom stayed with the boys. He was already sleeping when we got home but when I heard him in the morning and got him, he laughed and clapped and then hugged me and kept his head on my shoulder for about ten minutes. It was the sweetest thing. He was so snuggly for a full week.

[lilafowler]

Snap your fingers

[Deleted]

Never!

[cville]

Okay. I hope you're right.

[rupertpenny]

I left B for a week when she was 14 months and she still knew who I was when I got home! She didn't seem to notice that I left in the first place though.

[snipsnsnails]

Nope. At his age, he doesn't have a full grasp on the concept of passing time. He'll think it's not all that different than you went to work and came back.

[DotAndBuzz]

Nope. And he is going to be SO excited to see you when you get back. The "I'm SO FREAKING EXCITED TO SEE YOU!!!!!" smile is the best. Like, your heart will burst. In a good way. Good enough to book another trip alone so you can feel it again.


We ditched the kids after each of them turned 1. Like, RIGHT after they turned one (we ditched N literally days after her 1st bday for 4 nights away w/ friends). They were both like excited puppies when we came back. Know they're in good hands, and everything will be fine. Truly.


Now onto more exciting matters - you have the scandalous, never to be worn within the continental US, bathing suit ready to go, yes?

[jena]

Does the cat remember you when you go away?
Yes, of course your cat remembers you (even if she's pissed off for a while).

Your kid is smarter than a cat.

[Una]

He will absolutely remember you.

Is there a way you can Skype or Facetime with them while you're away?

[Muddled]

Have an amazing time, cville!

[DotAndBuzz]

OH! If you don't have an international plan, you can get a pre-paid phone at the airport down there to call home. We used one and it was a nice piece of mind to be able to check in for a few minutes here and there, and know that if there was an emergency, they could call us directly instead of waiting for a message from the hotel.

It's right after customs, on your way to the taxis. There are 2 providers, we used the one to the right as you're walking out. I know this makes no sense, but if you ask anyone at the airport or in customs, they can tell you. we just bought 60 minutes, and then called home to let them know the phone number of the phone.

[Marle]

No. I had to be away from Logan when he was about that age for almost three weeks while staying with my mom in Colombia. Yes he missed me but forgetting me? Noooo. Plus in this day and age what is skype good for if not for seeing your baby's face?

[VeryViolet]

I just left my 16 month old for four nights and he definitely didn't forget me.

I will say I thought FaceTime would be a lifesaver and it was definitely NOT. We tried once and he freaked the fuck out when he saw us and we didn't try again. Also, when we got home he was not excited to see us at first. He was overwhelmed I think and just started crying hysterically. It didn't last long though and then he was all up on us and kept telling my mom "buh buh".

[Deleted]

Our baby cried the first night we came back from Tahiti.

I don't know if it was the length of time away or the fact we were really tan and unrecognizable.

We were gone about two weeks.

[lostrn]

I took a 12 day trip away when DS was 20 months. Due to DH's schedule he ended spending the last few days with my inlaws. He was happy to see me when he got home from their house but was even more thrilled to see our cat lol. But he certainly hadn't forgotten me at all and was all over me that day.

[shell24]

Of course he won't forget you!
I was just in Florida for 5 days. When I got home my baby (18 months) acted a little hesitant towards me at first but was completely fine after a short while.

[foodiemom]

Absolutely not.

We leave our kids often, at least once a year since they were born. Normally one weekend away and one weeklong trip. As babies they don't even notice, though I did as what a pain to pump on a trip! ?

Once, when my oldest was about the same age, when we came back from a trip he cried hysterically for a very long time upon seeing us. It was horrible. Then I read somewhere that this happens because they have a lot of pent up upsetness from the entire time you are gone and release it all at once when you come back. This made me SO sad, but believe me he was happy we were back.

It actually gets harder as they get older as your worries change. You know they won't forget you but they can verbalize how they don't want you to go, how much they miss you, etc. Super hard to leave them now so enjoy this time, she will not forget you at all!

[ginger]

Awwwwww

[cville]

Feb 27, 2015 0:45:05 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Our baby cried the first night we came back from Tahiti.

I don't know if it was the length of time away or the fact we were really tan and unrecognizable.

We were gone about two weeks.

#unfriend



/wah wah wah wah

[cville]

I don't know why this is so hard. Maybe it's because I know he's my last so he's my bayyyybeee. I left L at 18 mos for 2 weeks for work. But my husband was with her so it was DIFFERENT.

[pittsmcgee]

Don't you dare feel bad.
He will appreciate the new, relaxed Mommy.
Enjoy your time off!!

[iamgrace]

Nope, of course not!!

I love handing my kids off. The break is good for everyone and we come back refreshed.

[cuccaro]

I'm right there with you. Well, at least this summer I will be, but I'm already anxious about it. We're going to Hawaii for 10 (!) nights and she will be almost one year. I keep freaking out wondering how I ever agreed to this! She's going to be with people she knows and loves, but I have the same thoughts as you about her remembering me, so it's good to read the responses. I hope you have a great time and I can't wait to read your follow up about your fella not missing a beat ?

[BAMFMrsB]

We FaceTime before bed with DS when we go away. The longest was 5 nights last Oct. He was totally happy to see us and was great with my parents. He loves Camp G.G. We also had my dad keep taking him to school (routine!) so he didn't act crazy when we got back.

I guess if you're going Int'l you can Skype, right?