when did you leave your child for the first time?

India
August 29, 2008 3:44pm CST
I have left my baby as young as 1 month with my mother to go out a couple of hours, but beyond that I just couldn't. Last week I left my 2 year old with my husband and mother in law for 3 days to visit my sister. It was a strange feeling, being away from my child for the first time. Watching any child around made me cry and i missed my baby so much. She was fine and stayed happily with grandma and daddy, but I was miserable without her. I hope I never have to leave her again. Did any of you have to go someplace leaving your child behind?
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jillhill
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
29 Aug 08
When my youngest daughter was six weeks old I left her with my parents and my two year old to take a short trip to see my sister....I was never so glad to get home. I missed both of them so much!
serenidity
@serenidity (641)
• India
29 Aug 08
It is so difficult to be without them isn't it?
jillhill
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
29 Aug 08
So very difficult....and when they were older my parents would take all of their grandchildren for a week.....I would miss them so much and be soooo bored! LOL
seasons1981
@seasons1981 (299)
• United States
29 Aug 08
I think the earliest I left my son was when he was 3 months old I ended up going into the hospital besides that he was about 9 months old... being a stay at home mom I dont have him leave my side a lot
serenidity
@serenidity (641)
• India
29 Aug 08
That's what, when you stay home with your baby all the time, suddenly there's nothing to do, when the baby isn't around.
Essie119
@Essie119 (673)
• Canada
29 Aug 08
I'm okay with leaving the kids long enough to see a movie, or do a little shopping, but that seems to be my limit. The only time that I have been away from one of my children overnight was when I was in the hospital giving birth to the next one. My oldest is now three, and his aunt wants him overnight, but I have yet to agree. He and his sister come to the door yelling "Mommy's home" when I run out for milk. I hope the baby does the same thing when he's older as it makes me feel so loved.
cncoke
@cncoke (439)
• China
30 Aug 08
I left my baby with my mother in law when she was six months old for the case of that I had to engage in advanced studies.I had no idea though I missed my baby very much.On the weekend when I got home,my baby daughter waves her arms and tears came into my eyes quickly.But she was very happy.
zeny_zion
@zeny_zion (1283)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
i dont live my daughter with her yaya. i always make it a point that im going to bring her and the yaya if ill have to go out of the house. i dont trust anybody for my child. im a very protective mom. sorry!