is 24 hours away too much to ask?? - Page 2

[nina_yyc]

No, it is not too much to ask, but all toddlers are different, so it's really hard to make the call for somebody else. I would NOT have done it when DD was 16mo because she was hopeless with DH and all babysitters. Around 2 she had a sleepover with a very understanding grandma even though she wasn't weaned or STTN, and she did fine. DS has been extremely chill about alone time with Papa or even the gym daycare so I'm sure that my comfort zone for an overnight without him will come much earlier.

[Rico'sAlice]

It's not something that I would have considered at that age. But we were nursing throughout the night until until DS was 2.5, and now at almost 3 it's still how he initially goes to sleep.

He has had one overnight at a friends house 2 months ago, but it was unplanned and his decision. (I stayed up all night waiting for the phone to ring to come pick him up. )

I don't really have much desire to spend the night apart though. I love having an evening out alone with DH every so often. And I need a few times per week where I get several hours to myself. But having one really long stretch doesn't mean much to me.

[phathui5]

I'm comfortable with it after my child hits 2 or 2 1/2 years. Our older three have all been with dh overnight. I don't think I've gone away overnight since we had #4. I am hoping to go to the DONA conference in August and that would mean me going without children.

[Cprem]

thanks for all the responses...I just checked in and read a bunch of new ones. So good to get other like minded momma's perspectives.

I think if I don't do it now I might lose my chance for a while and I just need to recharge. Plus...I'm actually going to pick up our car in Seattle as we are relocating, so I'm helping our family really . I'll just happen to stay over with my best girl friend for some me time.

I have to give it up for my DH who is willing to let me go for a bit...