https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 18:47:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1344090 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:57:53 +0000 Crisark 1344090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>7 months and she slept 12hrs straight!!!!<br /> LO will do great and you deserve a night away. Enjoy it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1344040 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:47:09 +0000 sslm 1344040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hasn't happened yet at almost 9 months but it's bc she's ebf and won't take a bottle, and isn't sttn anymore :(</p> <p>We are hoping to go away overnight for our anniversary in May when she's 13 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1344019 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:39:10 +0000 bisous 1344019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I left LO with my husband overnight at 5 mos. for a business trip and for a couple date nights/weddings, my parents put her down to sleep and we slept at their house so we were there when she woke up.</p> <p>I think you should go! I was nervous the first overnight away and though I had a hard time falling asleep, once I was out, I slept so soundly I almost missed my alarm! Also-what a great husband! Enjoy the show! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343979 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:29:55 +0000 mrsbookworm 1343979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hasn't happened yet at 8 months :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343956 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:23:18 +0000 Mrsbells 1343956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: LO is 20 months we haven't left her overnight with anyone yet. Most likely the first time we do it she will be 2 years old </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343877 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:04:53 +0000 Smurfette 1343877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: OMG, so jealous!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343870 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:04:22 +0000 chopsuey 1343870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Going to Vegas and seeing Britneyyyyyy! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343860 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:02:37 +0000 yellowbird 1343860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She was 13 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343850 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:00:53 +0000 maybebaby 1343850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PS I second the suggestion to take something to sleep! When we went on our night away I couldn't sleep all night! Get some OTC unisom so you can get the sleep you desperately need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343815 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:46:59 +0000 maybebaby 1343815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Such a thoughtful hubby! We just left J for the first time two weekends ago at 7 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343807 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:44:38 +0000 Smurfette 1343807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: You are going to have a blast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1343792 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:40:58 +0000 chopsuey 1343792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was almost 21 months old when I left her overnight (to have DS). DH went home after DS was born. </p> <p>I'm going on a momcation in May..! Nervous, but looking forward to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1342938 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:57:06 +0000 Kimberlybee 1342938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was 2 months when my cousin had a fancy ladies only birthday weekend at our local Gaylord hotel so my DH insisted that I take a break away from being a SAHM while he was in charge. I was gone from Sat morn to Sunday evening. It was fun but I really missed my LO and could not sleep at all. I was still on her midnight feeding schedule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1342475 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:22:24 +0000 immabeetoo 1342475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still haven't at 13 months; the idea doesn't freak me out but I'm not seeking it out, either </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away/page/2#post-1342159 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:22:23 +0000 Sammyfab 1342159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: your mom sounds awesome!! You should totally go and do your very best to relax and get a good night's rest (and enjoy your show)! </p> <p>My LO was 7 months when I first left him overnight with DH but it wasn't until he was 22 months that we both left him overnight and my MIL watched him. He always sleeps super well for other people...so maybe your LO will do the same! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1342058 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:02:57 +0000 bushelandapeck 1342058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Your mom is too cute! :) </p> <p>DS was 16 months when we left him overnight. I would not have been ready much sooner than that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1342042 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:58:33 +0000 fancyfunction 1342042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Sounds fun! M was around 4 months when she first slept over my parents house. I honestly think it's a great thing for all involved. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341981 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:47:40 +0000 Boheme 1341981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A text I just got from my mom - "Chill out. Your sister didn't sleep all night long til she was 5 years old, and we started locking her out of our room. We've got this." lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341972 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:44:47 +0000 Pepper 1341972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely go! I would have left LO with my parents without hesitation at this age. I'm sure your parents know how he is at night, but I bet they don't care! They're probably excited to spend so much time with him, regardless of sleep issues :) Enjoy yourself, you deserve it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341953 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:40:27 +0000 Silva 1341953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dude- go. I'm jealous. And if you think you won't be able to sleep, take something. Enjoy your time away, relish in the sleep. If your parents know what they're in for, its fine. It might be a tough night for him/them, but you need a break and deserve it. And everyone will survive. Think about how nice it will be for you &amp; hubs to reconnect, alone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341932 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:34:09 +0000 Corduroy 1341932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 months and she slept through the night for them. There was no reason to wake up since mama wasn't there. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341876 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:17:05 +0000 coopsmama 1341876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How sweet of your husband! It sounds like a well deserved break on your part -- and since you fully trust your parents, that much the better!</p> <p>We'll be leaving our (then) 8 mo DS next month for 4 nights/5 days with my parents and while I'm nervous (despite knowing they'll take just as good of care of him as I would...), I know the break will make me an even better mom to C once we get back because of the rest and relaxation. I also know the time away will be great for DH and I's relationship. I'd encourage you to enjoy the time away, try not to stress, and relax with a full night's sleep. You deserve it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341865 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:13:24 +0000 yin 1341865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>23 months old for a wedding. LO spent 2 nights at my in-law's house, and it was hard for him to adjust. Two months later we left him with my sister for a week, and he was very well behaved. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341858 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:10:30 +0000 Greentea 1341858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably not until she is 14 :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341795 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:54:25 +0000 Anagram 1341795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: my LO was a really awful sleeper for months and we let both my in laws AND my mom keep our baby overnight. Several times. We trust our parents completely and they all assured us they didn't mind missing sleep for a night or two to give us a break.</p> <p>It was glorious. I really believe in the "village" concept if raising a baby, and honestly....Americans are way too hung up on doing everything ourselves. Which is fine if it's working for you, but I've read your posts and I know you could use a night to relax and SLEEP.</p> <p>Don't feel guilty. Your parents know how to take care of a baby for a night and they will survive 1 night of no sleep, I promise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341785 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:51:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 1341785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't done it yet, but I think you and C will be fine! Your parents know what they are in for, and what they are doing (they raised you, after all). Doing it for one night is a lot different than 6 months. </p> <p>That said.... I haven't even had anyone beside me and DH put my LO down for a nap, much less bed time! The only family we have nearby, therefore the only person who sees her on a really regular basis, is my BIL, who is great, but he's your typical 28 yo single guy. He is great at playing with her but not really a diaper changing, putting down to bed kind of babysitter. We have left her a total of 3 times-- once with DH's grandmother while C was napping, for like, 1 hour; once for a couple of hours with MIL over Christmas, when MIL gave her a bottle (first one not from me or DH!), but when she tried to put her down for a nap she freaked out; once with MIL after C was down for bed for the night. It's a combination of control issues on my part and lack of opportunity anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341783 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:51:05 +0000 jetsa 1341783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't yet, Jack is 4 months. My in-laws and mom know he wakes every 2 hours and keep pestering me to keep him. One day soon we'll let them, I feel bad he doesn't sttn but they keep saying they raised kids and one sleepless night won't kill them and a full night of sleep will do us a world of good so hopefully soon we'll listen to them and just pull the trigger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341775 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:48:37 +0000 Modern Daisy 1341775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS will be almost 7 months old when we spend the weekend away from him. He'll be staying with my parents and they have already hired help for during the day. I'm nervous about being away from him, but I figure this is something we all have to deal with eventually as parents. At some point we'll all have to trust someone else not only to care for our LO's, but also to be selfless enough to have their routines disrupted for a short amount of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341747 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:40:45 +0000 cascademom 1341747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Glad to hear that Sleep Lady is going well. The first days of sleep training are tough, but it helps so very much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-your-lo-on-your-first-night-away#post-1341705 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:30:45 +0000 GrapeCrush 1341705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 months and we left for a 4 day vacation. He might surprise you, and sleep fine for her! My son always sleeps better when we are away for the night. I would just make sure your parents know his sleeping isn't the best and that they are ok with it. </p>