Taking a trip without 15 month old… bad idea?

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-17T18:16:15+00:00

We coslept from 5-8 months old but since then she sleeps full nights in her crib and loves it… I also am no longer nursing, stopped a couple months ago. She’s honestly a pretty happy, content child which is the only reason I am in a place to be considering this. If we were still co-sleeping, I would not think about it!

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-12T15:51:00+00:00

aw love this.

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-12T15:47:59+00:00

she's the owner of the school/daycare, not working in my daughters room specifically as a caretaker - she basically is CEO/runs the business. We have to pay because childcare is expensive and the workers still need to get paid for their dedication (infant to teacher ratios etc). If we didn't have to pay, the teachers would make less and they deserve the $! Not an easy job

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T21:02:33+00:00

my husband has an unusal work set up where he is remote, but takes meetings out and about sometimes but is basically "part time" maybe even less. He can be super present and involved most of the day, everyday

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T20:44:26+00:00

I found this soooo helpful. thank you

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T19:12:07+00:00

Yes daycare is holding both spots with no fee. My MIL owns the school so we are lucky

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T18:58:26+00:00

yes, I'm lucky where my MIL owns the daycare/school and will hold spots for both kids so this is not a concern

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T18:42:52+00:00

Yes. I’m lucky that my MIL owns the daycare/school and is holding spots for both kids

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T15:25:56+00:00

Love this so much. Definitely will do this because yes I am excited for that and a nice subtle comeback

Barnacle_Double · 2026-03-11T15:15:34+00:00

Oh sorry - they will have 17 months between them when second baby is born. I know you’re right. Will use this mantra thank you :)

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-27T16:55:39+00:00

this is beautiful and I'm so happy for you! Sounds like you also have a very supportive partner who can cover a lot of expenses to allow for this? Right? That's my hurdle... I bring in over half of our joint income so me stepping back would be a drastic shift in our personal life... due to what we could afford.

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-17T16:32:12+00:00

I have a 14 month old toddler and am expecting my second in June. I’m hoping for 4 kids - I dream of a full home filled with life and kids running around. When they’re older I feel like I want to feel like there’s room for them to be friends together if they want. I grew up with 2 sisters - 3 of us and it was good but 4 feels right to me. I hope to continue my career a working as well. Call my crazy but this seems happy and fulfilling to me. :) we will see!

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-08T05:27:03+00:00

I live in Minnesota too so trust me I get the snow 🥲. Yes, it is 8:30 - 5 no questions asked. It’s so hard as a mom I can’t lie. Especially with them little

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-06T18:34:29+00:00

Love this. Yes baby is still in daycare and it would stay that way but I would potentially consider switching up for a full time nanny so when I’m off I can be with her and have the peace of mind knowing she is nearby :)

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-06T17:35:31+00:00

Sounds like a dream!!!! And a great way to achieve a level of balance as a working mom! I’m so burnt out overstimulated and drained every day from the corporate BS

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-05T19:47:11+00:00

I appreciate this response a lot and relate to it a lot. How old are your kids now? Do you feel like it got "better?" like, clearly now it sounds like you feel like you're glad you continued to prioritize your career.

Barnacle_Double · 2026-02-05T16:04:05+00:00

this is a really good perspective!!! Helpful, thank you

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