very upset i need reassurance and advice

my husband planned a romantic get away for us this coming week..thurs to sunday at the bahamas.. the girls are going to be staying with my mom..whom they see on a daily basis... i am afraid a little to leave them b/c one of them is extrememly attatched to my hip.. <sophia>.. my mom makes me nervous b/c shes like ohhh they are going to know ur gone they are going to cry etc..but i am going away and i need a clear head... please tell me u have left 14 month olds and its not torture!!!!!
do u think they are going to cry for 3 days? they have slept at my moms plenty and like i said they are with her every day ..so i think she is more worried then me !!!!

 

They'll be fine!! Tell your mom if they DO act that way, it's because of her attitude about it! lol Kids pick up on stuff like that. Enjoy your time with your hubby!

 

Go and have fun! And enjoy time with your DH! We just went away for the same amount of time, my kids are a bit older and a bit younger than your twins. I was a complete basketcase by the time I left and kept trying to find reasons not to go. It ended up being exactly what we all needed. They got some quality time with their grandparents and DH and I got some quality time together (and some very needed sleep). DH kept telling me that little kids don't have a good sense of time. I didn't believe him at all, but when we returned, everything was completely fine. DS sounds like your DD... attached. He just attached himself to my MIL for the four days and was fine.

Have a great trip!

 

They will be fine! Go and enjoy your time, lucky you!!

 

They will be fine!!!! Go and enjoy your vacation!!!!! DH and I went to Disney World for 5 days when our girls were 13 months old and they did great. They don't normally stay with either set of grandparents...in fact they see my parents more often than the IL's, but don't stay with either set. My mom and MIL took turns which days they watched them and it was great. The girls had a good time.

Honestly, 5 minutes after you leave I think they are already "over" the fact that mom/dad aren't there. They will have a good time being in a different atmosphere and learning news things, etc. They will have a great time...as will you guys!!!

I will admit, it was stressful leaving that very first time, but DH and I had a blast but we were also relieved to get home and realize that the house was still standing and our kids were JUST FINE!!! hehehe!!!

It's natural to worry about what you are worrying about. I really do'nt think they will cry for very long....certainly not 3 days. They will get used to the fact that grandma is watching them.

Have a GREAT time on your trip!!! what an awesome DH for planning that!

 

I think they will be fine. I leave mine once a month with DH for a weekend and they are fine. Since they know her and have slept over at her house and she sees them daily, I am sure they won't cry for 3 days.

 

they will be fine..it's u that won't be...lol... we all need a lil break from the kids once in awhile..go & enjoy urself & realx ...

 

They'll be fine. I think mine were 18 mos. when DH & I went to Mexico for 10 days. They stayed with my parents at our house & they don't see my parents that often (They live in Texas & we live in Idaho- so 4-5 times per year is it). They all did great!!

 

They will be fine -- I'm sorry your mom is pushing her anxieties (which are probably left over from YOUR babyhood) onto you. They are not going to cry for 3 days. They may cry occasionally, but they would if they were with you, too! Have a great time!

 

This is a great post since I wanted to know the answer too. DH and I are going on a vacation for 2 weeks and grandparents from both sides are coming to do the night shift. Since they are fine when I leave to work every morning, I hope they will be fine not seeing us for 2 weeks. I am more afraid that the grandparents' might spoil them when we return. It is funny that my mom asked me the same thing: are they going to cry for you?

 

Please enjoy your trip with your husband. You two having a strong relationship is wonderful for your babies also!

Have fun!

Best,
Mia

 

they will be fine, 5 minutes after you leave them will be running a muck for grandma, you have fun!

 

thank you all so much for ur responses ...it really means alot to me.. and is making me feel more comfortable leaving for a few days!! as u all do .. i need it!!