Mum divides opinion after planning holiday WITHOUT her husband and older kid
A MUM has divided opinion after she said she was planning a holiday with her newborn baby - but would leave her husband and older child behind.
The mum asked people on Mumsnet if she was in the wrong to go with her eight-month-old baby but not with the rest of her family.
Explaining that she was on maternity leave, she said she wanted a "change of scenery after having a hard time".
She said: "Have checked with my husband and he is happy to look after our older child, who would be at nursery during the week.
"Is it a terrible idea to take the baby on a trip? It would be three nights in Spain or Portugal for ease and a quick flight. We live close to a big airport.
"Can do a few days for about £400 all inclusive. We are having a bigger family holiday later in the year too so my husband and our other child wouldn’t miss out in that sense.
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"We can afford this too. Our baby is really chilled and goes with the flow for the most part so it is a doddle in that sense.
"I would love to wander around, sit by the pool and splash with the baby, read a book when he naps, and have a glass of wine on the balcony.
"Part of me thinks it’s a great idea to get away and another part feels guilty for leaving my older child, but I’m not sure if I have blinkers on!"
Some people were on her side, saying there was no problem with her going away with her baby.
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One mum said: "I think it sounds like a lovely idea. A toddler and baby is hard work. So a few days of r&r with the baby sounds blissful. And will do wonders for you."
Someone else added: "A rare opportunity for a break before your maternity leave ends? Go for goodness sake and enjoy."
A third said it was a "brilliant idea".
But some people said it was mean to leave her older child behind.
One person said: I do think it’s weird to take only one child on holiday and leave your daughter (who would probably get more out of it) at home. Surely you can just take her out of nursery and bring both kids. Sounds mean."
Another agreed: "I wouldn't leave the older one at home. It's already a difficult time for them, not being the only child and then mum disappears with the baby for a few days to go and have fun."
The mum later said: "I wouldn’t advertise to the older child that we were on a holiday, just going away for a couple of days.
"They would only miss me and baby at morning and bed time."
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It isn't the first time the internet has been split - a woman divided opinion after her friend gave her a free Disney World ticket, only to ask for the money back as she didn't enjoy it enough.
And a woman asked if she was in the wrong for ditching her boyfriend after he played a prank on her on holiday - but people were on her side.
