I've enjoyed reading your blog Hayley Jayne. We became parents at a similar time. I don't know how much you're aware of attachment theory and the role of a primary care giver in a child's development. A baby is a dependent. I get the sentiment though and that's not to say Seth wasn't safe with his grandparents while you were away. It's clear the torment you had about the decision to go as well as the turmoil when the flight was delayed, I think there's something powerful about a mother's instinct and trusting your gut.
Pleased to hear it and thanks for reading and hopefully sharing, too. I’m loving opening up about my experience and hearing the different perspectives it uncovers.
Absolutely 100% agree on trusting your instinct and gut, I think that’s been the biggest guide for me since Seth was born. Books and advice etc etc help to a point and then you and your baby are the greatest guides. And also nothing is totally ‘right’ or totally ‘wrong’. Always a grey area and multiple versions of ‘your truth’ - for me it’s a constant act of balancing these all alongside each other.
I've enjoyed reading your blog Hayley Jayne. We became parents at a similar time. I don't know how much you're aware of attachment theory and the role of a primary care giver in a child's development. A baby is a dependent. I get the sentiment though and that's not to say Seth wasn't safe with his grandparents while you were away. It's clear the torment you had about the decision to go as well as the turmoil when the flight was delayed, I think there's something powerful about a mother's instinct and trusting your gut.
Pleased to hear it and thanks for reading and hopefully sharing, too. I’m loving opening up about my experience and hearing the different perspectives it uncovers.
Absolutely 100% agree on trusting your instinct and gut, I think that’s been the biggest guide for me since Seth was born. Books and advice etc etc help to a point and then you and your baby are the greatest guides. And also nothing is totally ‘right’ or totally ‘wrong’. Always a grey area and multiple versions of ‘your truth’ - for me it’s a constant act of balancing these all alongside each other.