I Need Time Away From My Baby and Child

Dear Oltea,

Yes, it is out of the question. Your daughter needs your uninterrupted presence and to sleep with you (ideally in the same bed.) Any separation, for even one night, will be traumatic with long lasting consequences. I cannot know if she will go back to breastfeeding, or how your milk supply would be affected. Nature makes no mistake as it tells you through biology that the milk supply depends on being with your baby.

I don’t know why you feel the need to get away by yourself. Instead of going on a holiday, I suggest that you inquire into yourself about this need. I am not sure you will enjoy yourself far from your young children. Imagine yourself far from both of them and you may find the whole idea unnatural. 

Take your break daily during the day. Take a walk for half an hour; a dance or yoga class; or, sit and read a book, talk to a friend or take a bath... all without leaving your children. Being away for five days is likely to be too much also for your three-year-old.

You are doing so well with your children, why harm the great trust that is growing between them and you? Give yourself the best holiday ever, the one with your children and wonderful husband.

Warmly, http://authenticparent.com/index.html