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[quote=Anonymous]Well, personally, I would not leave my kid with some random resort babysitter, but that's just me.

OP, we were in sort of a similar situation-- we went on a cruise with DH's family, so EVERY night was the big 2 hour meal extravaganza.  This is what we did:

Went to the buffet early with DD.  She ate, and we maybe had a nibble.

Went to formal dinner altogether as a family.  Usually got through the first course, or at least drinks.  DD ate some bread, maybe.  Chatted with her cousins.  She could last for about 1/2 hour before she started getting fussy and needing bedtime.

One of us would go back to the room with DD, and the other would stay and have dinner.  That person would also get a meal to go for whoever was with DD.

If I was back in the room with DD, DH would run up before dessert and bring my meal (DD was asleep by then).  Then he'd go back down for dinner and drinks with his family.

Worked for us.  I get that you're pregnant and over it, but in this scenario you really will only need to do the bedtime routine by yourself.  And you can have a nice meal in your room-- bring a book light so you can relax in the room alone while your DS is asleep.  [/quote]

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