Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Separation anxiety
You would think that this anxiety is only present in very young children. Well - I beg to differ as I feel that it would apply to parents as well. The reason why I brought this topic up is becos I will be going to Hong Kong for a training session between 7 to 12 of November 2006. Yeah - I could'nt get myself out of it. My mother-in-law and hubby will be around to take care of Jeremy but just the thought of being away from him during the 6 days ( 4 if you exclude the departure and arrival days) is making me feel a little bit sad as I'm getting very attached to him now plus he is only 4 months old - kinda little. I'm going to miss him dreadfully. It was quite the opposite when I had a nanny during my one month confinement - I felt I didn't bond with him very well then. But having looked after him all these months and knowing what makes him tick, I must say I enjoy motherhood very much. However, I'm inclined to say that I also enjoy my work a lot too so being a SAHM is not an option for me. It's hard balancing a busy career and family life - I guess the extended family support has helped me to hold down a job and enjoy time with son. I just hope that I don't burst into tears or something when I leave the house for the airport. It's a good thing my mom is coming with me on this trip as at least I would have some emotional support during the period I'll be in Hong Kong. I know that I'll be thinking about him every single day in Hong Kong and wondering what he will be doing, whether he is taking his scheduled naps and milk properly.
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aiyoyo... I can totally understand... I'd be sad too if I have to go away that long... Sometimes, even during weekends, if I go out with hubby alone without Rachel for too long, I will keep thinking if she's ok and if she's eaten or things like that.... Lucky your mum going with you yeah... At least you won't feel as lonely...
I can relate to how you feel. The 1st time is always the hardest. Get your hubs to MMS pix of Jeremy to you. Try to keep yourself occupied with shopping & jalan jalan since got your mom with you. Before you know it, it's time to come home :)
Dont talk about few days, my wife feels like how u feel even for a few hours away from Raelynne. When Raelynne is with PIL, she would be thinking "hmmm, wonder what is she doing now ah? Wonder what Papa and Mama is doing to her now?"
I can understand your feel as i had this separation anxiety before. That time my son was 8 months old and i had to go down to Singapore for few days, i was in dilemma whether i should go before the exact date came, of course finally i went. But i didn't enjoy the whole trip as i missed my son so much.
I have separation anxiety also..can't sleep without my baby next to me..hehe
sob sob -- I think I can understand you..cause I will need to travel very very soon, possibly extended to 2 weeks...how how how?
psst - my lou kong says he knows your lou kong wor...small world huh..
And u must be Aussie grad, since your fav shopping stores are mostly from Down Under
that's one of the reason why i refused to travel for biz trip for the pass 22 months..giving all sorts of excuse like BF lah, MIL can't do it lah..etc..
it's oso one reason why i choose a new job, no more travelling wohooo
bring along a pic of him lah..I'm sure will help :)
Shannon/immomsdaughter/jazzmint: Thanks for your encouragement and support, makes me feel much better
Julian - I 've gotten past that stage since he is with my parents during the day while I work my butt off
Sasha - yeah me too. But I have to train him to sleep in teh cot according to my paed.
milkmaid : Glad to know that I'm not the only mommy forced to leave my baby home while I have to travel. At least I know that there a lot of mommies outside facing the same predicament.
I'm curious - who is your hubby? Must be a client. My lou kong also wants to know. you can e-mail me at gemstar1974@yahoo.com, if you don't want to post it here.
I will also be going away for 6 days too in Nov to Beijing for work. Am not sure how my son will take to it since he is relatively attached to me. As for me..the travel bug has bitten and I am looking forward to the trip though of course I have to admit I have my anxieties too.
WMD: Guess we are in the same boat - international mobility is no fun when you are a mom!
May: Welcome to my blog. Can't see your profile though. Cool - wish I could hang out but will be mostly busy all day workwise. Dun think I will be able to see the sunset either.
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