https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 13:50:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100961 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:39:43 +0000 anewme 100961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually have to travel later in the summer for one of my GF's bachelorette party. It's a 3-4 day trip, but the anxiety is definitely on. But I do think I can do it. I passed on one last year when LO was 6 months. She will be around 1.5 year old when I go on this trip, so I think it might make it better. But it's hard to go when you know they change so fast and every day is a missed opportunity to see their evolution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100953 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:13:49 +0000 MrsH 100953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe, depends on how long. I miss my dogs after a week I can only imagine missing a LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100332 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:41:37 +0000 yoursilverlining 100332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! We already have our first post-baby, grownups only trip sort of sketched out. I’m sure we will miss her like crazy, but I think it’s important to spend time alone as just husband and wife, and make sure we are still focusing on each other as partners and not just as parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100220 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:56:56 +0000 chopsuey 100220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably not until they're a lot older.. I wouldn't want to travel with just DH though. Just in case something were to happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100190 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:41:40 +0000 regberadaisy 100190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would but I think they would be more weekend getaways.<br /> Maybe longer trips once in a few years because that's a lot to ask grandparents to watch. And financially I don't think we could do more than one big trip a year and I would rather those be family vacations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100183 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:34:46 +0000 Andrea 100183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: maybe/maybe not but she seems to remember a lot of stuff from months ago now. but i am fine to go on more kid-free vacations, too. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100179 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:31:22 +0000 joyjoy 100179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As of right now, we do plan to do so. My parents went on vacations alone together when we were kids, and I think it's healthy for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100177 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:30:39 +0000 tequiero21 100177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I really dont think she'd remember at 2!</p> <p>I totally would! But I'm with u, can't wait to go on trips w my Los... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100164 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:23:21 +0000 mediagirl 100164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're planning on a 10 year anniversary cruise so, yeah...down the line. :) Our LO will be 8 by then and will happily stay with Grandma and Grandpa, I'm sure. My parents have already said they will enroll her in summer golf camp while she's visiting (and she's not even here yet!!!). :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100161 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:21:15 +0000 Mrs. Pen 100161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Y-E-S!! Once I'm done breastfeeding, DH and I plan to take a second honeymoon because we never had a real honeymoon. We had hoped to before having our first child, but it didn't happen.<br /> So between baby #1 and baby #2 we plan to get away and will have either my mom or my sister watch my son. I plan to breastfeed between 1-2 years so after that, we will try to go! </p> <p>but I am with you, I am excited to be done having kids and have them old enough so that we can take a road trip or travel together and really enjoy it!</p> <p>We are going to NY for a week this summer, and our little babe will be 4 mos old. My husband's family lives there. It's the closest to a vacation we'll get for now :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100111 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:53:07 +0000 Boogs 100111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually couldn't imagine leaving LO, I also don't know that I have anyone I would want to leave him with for an extended period of time. My MIL actually left her kids when they were only 6 months old to go on an out of country vacation for a week. That was actually the first time I ever found out people do that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100095 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:44:32 +0000 lavender 100095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We plan on doing kid-free and kids vacations. The top place is going to be Disney with the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100047 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:08:22 +0000 heffalump 100047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm the odd man out. I would hate to leave lo, even for a weekend. Id just sit there being upset because id miss her too much, and I want her to be a part of the special things we do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100039 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:01:19 +0000 mrs. wagon 100039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, yes, and YESSSSS.... :) I too can't wait for family vacations where we can make memories. But I intend on taking at least one 2-4 day vacation alone with Wagon Sr. each year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100036 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:57:13 +0000 Andrea 100036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, we've already gone twice. We're going to start taking her now that she is 2 and can remember the vacations going forward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100034 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:56:48 +0000 autumnlove 100034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took a 3 day vacation last week- snowboarding and we went to a wedding. My LO stayed with my parents and they had a blast! We missed her like crazy but it was good to get away and have some quality time with each other. Thank goodness for breastpumps and frozen milk... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100032 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:54:08 +0000 Adira 100032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely! The hubs and I will definitely vacation with AND without our (future) children. I used to stay at my grandparents for a week during the summers, and my kids will do the same! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100030 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:50:47 +0000 mrsjyw 100030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! In a heartbeat. Maybe that's presumptious, but DH and I have already agreed that we will do kid-free vacations every once in a while. :) Thank goodness for grandparents!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-a-vacation-without-your-kids#post-100029 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:48:41 +0000 Mrs. Bee 100029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely would when Charlie and Olive are maybe 3 and 5. My parents would love to babysit while Mr. Bee and I go to Hawaii. But I'd have no problems leaving even now. :)</p> <p>But I'm also excited to travel together when they are old enough to appreciate and remember the experiences. </p> <p>What about you? When (if ever) would you travel without your kids? </p>