https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:19:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2711824 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 23:52:16 +0000 maggie01 2711824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@paigeface:<br /> Heyy,<br /> I don’t think you need to worry so much. Me and my husband had gone for a short trip when my daughter was just 18 months old. It was a much-needed break for me. We had gone to The Crane resort in Barbados <a href="http://thecrane.com/" rel="nofollow">http://thecrane.com/</a> and it was really relaxing. I was very worried and anxious about leaving my baby behind with my mom and dad. But my husband convinced me to go. And unlike what I had thought she was ok without me. She would just cry at times. All thanks to my mom and dad for taking good care of her. We had been away for 4 days, and I think all moms deserve such a break. This is purely normal and I say you should just enjoy and relax. Don’t worry so much, just go and have fun.!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2647007 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 23:28:07 +0000 youboots 2647007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sob when I leave my daughter overnight. So far only 2 nights (one night each) at 20 months. Once I actually leave it's easier. Yes it's hard but it will also be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646897 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:52:30 +0000 JenGirl 2646897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally normal, buyt try to not worry about him and just enjoy some time with your husband! It'll be good for him to spend some time with her grandparents and good for you two to get a break and spend some quality time together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646853 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:55:29 +0000 Mrsbells 2646853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@paigeface: its very natural to feel that way. we left our LO for the first time overnight when she was 2 years old. She had fun but i was worried a lot and kept calling my mom to check on her. In the end kids dont have much time perception so you will literally be back before he knows it. You can always video chat while you are away as well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646706 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:55:15 +0000 BadgerMom 2646706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's so hard to leave, and he may be sad at first, but I always try and remember that this is just as much of a vacation for LO is it is for us. Whenever I check in, he is usually having just as much, if not more, fun than we are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646697 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:47:30 +0000 catomd00 2646697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first time away is so hard, but you're going to have a blast once you get there! Leading up to it is the worst but everyone will be fine! Enjoy your trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646666 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:05:08 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2646666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was so nervous too! I even cried a little! But it went totally fine. The grandparents LOVED it, he was great, and we had such a great time recharging. I did leave quite a few instructions for them since it had been 25+ years since they looked after a baby ha. I didn't check in and they didn't either, which I personally find better than calling/texting/skyping. They would let me know if there's a problem. Since then, we've left him numerous times for one or two nights at a time without issue. I don't get nervous now he's older (he was 5 months old the first time, 2 yo now) I just remember they raised their own kids and if I needed to get back, I could. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646633 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:30:48 +0000 futuremama 2646633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It'll be fine. My husband and I went away for the first time when DD1 was 14 months as well. Of course, DD came down with Roseola halfway through our trip. I was ready to book a flight home ASAP, but my mom quickly reminded me that she can make a pediatrician appt as easily as I can. She raised 3 kids and dealt with a million fevers back in the day. Facetime/Skype make it a lot easier too. Enjoy your trip! You need it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646627 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:17:10 +0000 Adira 2646627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's going to be fine! Just check in with your parents a couple times a day to see how your LO is doing and that will help ease your mind while you're away. And once you get into whatever it is you are doing, you'll have fun, despite being away from your LO! It'll be fine! And this will be a great bonding opportunity for your parents and LO while you guys have fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leaving-14-month-old-for-the-first-time-anxious#post-2646611 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:50:08 +0000 paigeface 2646611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So for the first time my husband and I are leaving for a much needed alone trip for 3 days and our LO is staying with my mom and dad. I am super anxious even though I trust my mom very much! Have you guys felt guilty an anxious the first time leaving? I can't stop thinking about something bad happening when we will be 3 hours away. We've never actually left him before and have always brought him so I think it's such a new experience for me. I don't want to spend the entire 3 days with my husband worrying and I want to actually enjoy our time together. Any thoughts or advice? </p>