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Monday, August 27, 2007 11:16 AM

Trip for One

Being a full-time working mom is stressful enough that I really did not need a stressful weekend. DH is out of town in Ireland attending a wedding, and has been gone for about 4 days already. Several hours after he boarded the plane, just like Murphy's Law states, I came down with some horrific sinus thing and was immobilized in bed. I had no choice but to get better, pretty much instantly, because I had to take care of our 7 1/2 month old son who is *this close* to crawling and needs to be watched constantly -- did I mention he is also teething, and randomly decided to stop sleeping through the night, too? We don't have family nearby enough to run over and help at a moment's notice and most of my friends have no idea what to do with a baby. And all I could think about was DH, sleeping in late after a fun beer-filled night. Grrr.

So, Nesties, I am thinking of taking a vacation alone. Yes, just me. Has anyone ever done this? I already have a mental list of about five places I would love to go (some of them are on my favorite travel blog by Knot Miles -- look at this amazing infinity pool at the Aquapura Doura Valley in Portugal!) I know I'll miss DH and of course my beautiful son -- and have the "am I a bad mom for doing this?" guilt -- but I really think I might need a long weekend away alone to save my sanity.  Have you ever gone away by yourself? Were you lonely? Do you recommend doing it? Where did you go?

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re: Trip for One

Why go alone when you can go with a girl friend?  (Hint hint nudge nudge)

Posted by Knot Heather    Monday, August 27, 2007 12:27 PM


re: Trip for One

I lived with my husband for two years before we got married, and right before the wedding, I decided I needed to get away to reclaim some sanity. I went to California to visit my sister, all by myself, for a whole week. It was fantastic. I returned with renewed energy, and I'm positive I was much more pleasant to be around when i got back to dreary Indiana. I plan on going on guilt-free single trips whenver I need one (and can make it happen)! I should mention, though, that I have no children, so I  can't relate to any guilty mom feelings. I still think you should do it!

Posted by bitzygirl    Monday, August 27, 2007 3:55 PM


re: Trip for One

I went away on my own for six weeks to Europe between finishing university and starting a job.  Now I wasn't married to DH at the time (although we were together) and I didn't have mommy guilt issues either.  But I can honestly say that, despite missing my then boyfriend and family, it was the best time of my life, simply because I could do and explore whatever I wanted to - I just felt this amazing sense of freedom that you can't experience when you're at home because there are always chores to do or people to see/call.  I totally recommend a trip away, even if it is just for a couple of days.  The shorter the trip away, the more relaxing and serene it should be, as opposed to going to a place where you might be tempted to rush around trying to check out all the sights.  Go for it!

Posted by KiwiJ    Tuesday, August 28, 2007 1:17 AM


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