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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I have a great bond with my child. I’m not suffering from PPD. Yes it will be shed to be away. I love him and will miss him, but we will be video calling and he’s in great hands. My husband is a good father and will take great care of him. My son will not notice I’m gone for a week. We will be fine when I get back. I’ve had friends have hospital stays and trips spring this time and the baby was fine. My MIL can also help my husband if he needs a break.

My dad has multiple health issues - heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. He has damaged discs in his back and degenerative disc disease that makes it tough for him to get around to stand for long periods. He needs help getting around and with things like cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.

I will not be risking our safety with “ play dates” as one pp said. My dad doesn’t have play dates because he’s not a 5 year old. He’s pretty much in the house except for sitting on porch and or in backyard ( he lives on 50 acres with no neighbors for miles). I’m driving there for two hours and will not be making any stops. My dad doesn’t go anywhere and hasn’t this entire pandemic. His caretaker runs his errands but is following proper protocols. I don’t think I will need to quarantine because I’m going straight there, will be there for a week, and then driving back.

My husband is fine with it. We had a talk about it and he said it was fine. I worked in healthcare and have the medical background to care for my dad. I wouldn’t do this if it weren’t a pandemic, but my siblings flying will put him at risk of exposure.

I asked for tips, not rude comments about how I’m mentally unstable, hate my child, and my baby will hate me when I get back. This is a hard decision but I’m doing whats best for both my dad and baby. This is really rude and not what I expected from women who are so called parents. Hopefully your kids grow up with a little more compassion and class than you.

When you ask questions you dont get to control the responses.  Had you mentioned that you have already been away from your baby than I dont think comments about being separated so soon wouldnt have happened as much.  We all assumed it was the first time.

I wish you and your whole family the best.   [/quote]

OP here. I haven’t left my baby. I said I know friends who have had hospital stays and business trips around this age and the baby was fine. [/quote]\

I think you should ask your husband for tips.  After all he is so capable he must know what he needs more than us![/quote]

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