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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think he should be able to get some me time on his paternity leave but a weekend across the country sounds awful. He shouldn’t have asked for that, especially if he didn’t offer to arrange help with the kids. But he taking just might not know a) how difficult it would be to take care of the kids in this situation and b) that not considering the burden it places on you is indeed selfish. So I would do my best to be understanding. Easier said than done though, especially when you’re taking care of a newborn. [/quote]

Wait. What? It is PATERNITY not FRATERNITY leave. It was created because it is difficult for one parent dealing with newborns (let alone with a toddler) those first weeks postpartum. I say this as a mom of kids close in age whose husband traveled ALOT so I spent many years alone dealing with the kids. I agree let him go with the toddler if he thinks being with him/her is NBD let alone with newborn. Learn from my mistakes. He needs to participate in this now or you will NEVER get that girls trip.[/quote]

When I had a newborn and a 3 yo my husband spent one afternoon playing frisbee with his brothers and friends, and I’m glad he did. He needed that time. But of course the rest of his time was spent doing skin to skin time, playing with the 3 yo, folding laundry, etc. There has to be a balance.

But yeah, a weekend in Vegas with his friends would be a hard no and I would be upset if he asked. [/quote]

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