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1. 
   Jennifer
   Jul 22, 2009

   I’m sorry. Have a great time and try to remember that your husband can probably handle whatever comes up. If not, he’ll call you repeatedly (at least, mine would) and it’ll be like you never left home.
   Jennifer´s last blog ..Why did I think having girls would be easier?
2. 
   Amy @ Muddy Boots
   Jul 22, 2009

   After so many hours alone in a car with them, you definitely deserve a little break and a little thrill… and maybe more than a little liquor.

   But won’t it be fun to see them run into your arms when you get back??
   Amy @ Muddy Boots´s last blog ..wordless wednesday – x-rated food
3. 
   Jessica
   Jul 22, 2009

   I know just how you feel! The couple of times I was apart from my son overnight I was a little weepy, but then quickly toughened up. It’s such an odd thing, motherhood. We can’t wait to get a break, but then we miss them immediately
   Jessica´s last blog ..Blame boredome
4. 
   sam {temptingmama}
   Jul 22, 2009

   This is also the first time I’m leaving Hudson for more than 24 hours. Yesterday I was okay with it, but now I’m feeling quite anxious.

   Thinking of you. I so now how you’re feeling. xo
   sam {temptingmama}´s last blog ..The Obligatory ZOMG!!!11! #BlogHer09 Post
5. 
   cagey (Kelli Oliver George)
   Jul 22, 2009

   I am leaving with mixed feelings, too. And my oldest is already upset he doesn’t get to come on a plane. And the youngest has never slept a night without me. But still, I need the break.
   cagey (Kelli Oliver George)´s last blog ..Where is?
6. 
   kgirl
   Jul 22, 2009

   This is definitley the toughest part of any trip. But once you get that first phone call assuring you that he’s ok, you can relax and have a good time for those of us that aren’t there!
   kgirl´s last blog ..Kgirl’s Book Club – Six Months in Sudan
7. 
   Amanda
   Jul 22, 2009

   There’s a whimper in the air. Raising a little hankie and nodding as I shudder. See you in Chi-babyless-go
   Amanda´s last blog ..Finless
8. 
   JD at I Do Things
   Jul 22, 2009

   I don’t have kids, so I can’t say, “Oh, I know just how you feel!” but I DO know that there are going to be zillions of other crying, hand-wringing moms at BlogHer who will be having a stupendous time.

   I’m looking forward to meeting you and hearing you read at the Keynote. See you in the Green Room!
   JD at I Do Things ´s last blog ..I’m Wearing Clothes to BlogHer so you don’t have to
9. 
   Pocklock
   Jul 22, 2009

   I’m in a holding pattern. I want to go so bad. And I AM going, but I’ve never left her before. NEVER for more than 9-hours. I know she’ll be fine. Her Daddy is MORE than capable. She may ask for me. I’ll see her on Skype. But my goodness. THREE DAYS away from her little face. Away from holding her fat little hand. Away from helping her with her bottle even though I got a shove this morning that had, I-can-do-this-myself,-MOM written all over it.

   I’m crying right along with you.
   Pocklock´s last blog ..Maine – May, 2009
10. 
    Chantal
    Jul 22, 2009

    I agree with Amy, the return makes the whole trip worth while. Enjoy it as much as you can.
    Take Care.
    Chantal´s last blog ..Boy, was I a grump yesterday
11. 
    Becca
    Jul 22, 2009

    Oh I do so know how you feel. The ache that you think will not leave your body until you return home and feel their little arms wrapped around you. I don’t know why I go away since all I do is talk about them when I am away! But, you will have a fantastic time and I’m sure the time will fly by. And nothing will be better than seeing those little faces upon your return and you’ll feel refreshed and ready to jump right back into mommy-ing!
    Becca´s last blog ..In the Nude
12. 
    Maria
    Jul 22, 2009

    I leave tomorrow morning and feel the same way. My son is eight months old and I’ll be pumping the whole time. And sobbing all morning tomorrow.
    Maria´s last blog ..hi, I’m from the internet
13. 
    Issa
    Jul 22, 2009

    I have no helpful words, because I too have spent the morning crying and am likely too all day.

    But just know, you are not alone.
14. 
    Ginger
    Jul 22, 2009

    I have spent two nights away from my baby and it was hand wringing the whole time, but then, I was at a business conference I HAD to attend, not something fun like BlogHer where I might rejuvenate my soul. I hope it doesn’t hurt too much, all of you.
    Ginger´s last blog ..Why some girls just need to go to a salon
15. 
    April
    Jul 22, 2009

    you’ll have a great time! i know the feeling though… i have a girl’s weekend coming up in september that i’m aching for and dreading all in the same moment. time away is good though… right?
    April´s last blog ..He’s Just Not That Into You.
16. 
    Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
    Jul 22, 2009

    I am absolutely of the same mind. As much as I’d like the adult-time with lots of mommy’s friends, leaving 5 of my 6 kids (because I have to bring my breastfeeding infant) is ridiculously hard. I’ve been there done that with the Disney trip, and it wasn’t easy then either.
    Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting´s last blog ..Am I Still Going to BlogHer?
17. 
    Loukia
    Jul 22, 2009

    Let us know how you do! I can’t leave my children for more than 24 hours – I’ve only ever done it twice – and it’s hard! Good luck. Aww. It’s tough!
18. 
    Merritt
    Jul 22, 2009

    I find that even though I miss my kids when I’m gone (or they’re gone), I’m so grateful for the “me time”. All moms need that time alone, and I think it makes us better moms when we come back because we realize (and remember) that being a mom is pretty cool. You’ll have a great time and appreciate your kids all the more when you get home!
    Merritt´s last blog ..It’s not like I asked him to put it on his forehead
19. 
    BOSSY
    Jul 22, 2009

    Bossy can tell she is an old fart and her kids are getting to be old farts because Bossy doesn’t get teary when she leaves. So much time clocked with them, a few days won’t hurt anyone. And the promise of liquor, that always helps.
    BOSSY´s last blog ..Bossy Is Reading The World’s Biggest Book
20. 
    Amber
    Jul 22, 2009

    I hope that you have a great time, and that your kids have a great time. I’m sure everyone will be OK, and that you’ll find the peace you need. Or the liquor. But either way.

    All the same I understand. I’m not going to BlogHer because at 11 months I’m not ready to be away from my baby for that long, and he’s not fit for an event like this. It’s hard to leave. So hard.

    But I’m also more than a little jealous of everyone who’s going. Have a great time!
    Amber´s last blog ..Going Part-Time
21. 
    Mama Snyder
    Jul 22, 2009

    I’ll be thinking of you – it’s so hard to leave. Perhaps simple advice, but remember that in order to be the “baddest” mom, you have to have some time for yourself, so that you are able to give to your babes. Also, good lesson for the man to learn, I can leave and will return to you.

    Have fun and enjoy some time to yourself
    Mama Snyder´s last blog ..Diagnosed
22. 
    flutter
    Jul 22, 2009

    ((you))
    flutter´s last blog ..Tick tock, tick tock, KABOOM!
23. 
    sarah
    Jul 22, 2009

    Oh, I so hear this. Right now I am basking in the ironic joy that my 3 y/o was such a nightmare tonight; it makes leaving him for 4 days *seem* like a great thing at the moment.

    But I’m pretty sure I’ll cry myself to sleep over it tonight and again tomorrow when they drop me at the airport.
    sarah´s last blog ..My obligatory "OHMYGAH, BLOGHER IS IN 2 DAYS!" post…
24. 
    Haley-O
    Jul 22, 2009

    I remember the first time I left my very clingy Rascal at around ~16mo. It was for a trip to Bermuda for a friend’s wedding. I went on my own and left the hub with the kids. It was SO hard. But, I QUICKLY let go of the sadness and enjoyed the heck out of myself. This time to ourselves is so key to our happiness, and to our children’s — whether they know it or not.
    Haley-O´s last blog ..WHAT I’M BRINGING TO BLOGHER
25. 
    juli
    Jul 23, 2009

    I’ve been apart from my still nursing twenty month old a precious few times in his life; the longest being a 4 night trip halfway across the country. In my admittedly limited experience I’ve found that the anticipation of leaving him is much harder than actually being gone. Once I am distracted by my new environment I can really settle in and trust that he is having as good a time as I am. I hope the same for you. Praying for you and your trip.
    juli´s last blog ..Then and Now
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27. 
    Ann
    Jul 23, 2009

    I am so sorry to tell you this but this will happen again and again as they get older. The first day of school I was a wreck. Walking away from the school I didn’t think I would make it all the way home before my heart broke. The first time they went on a school sleep away trip I thought my heart was being pulled out. And now just talking to my son about the colleges he is looking at I start to cry. They are such a gift and I know we raise them to grow up and become independent but my heart breaks just thinking about it. Hope you have a great trip.
    Ann´s last blog ..Running Away
28. 
    xandy
    Jul 23, 2009

    have missed my 6 and 8 yo for two WEEKS now, and this third week will be the last. I’m sure they will have grown at least an inch. and I KNOW that we all missed each other. And that we all have so much to share and to grow about. It’s all good. Part of the life cycle…
29. 
    Legs
    Jul 25, 2009

    Boy I know how you feel.

    This too shall pass.

    xoxo
    Legs´s last blog ..My ? is back
30. 
    bubbs
    Jul 25, 2009

    wow. am i the only mother who has the simple, unadulterated feeling of JOY at the thought of leaving the sprogs behind? even the 9 month old. heck, particularly the 9 month old. can’t wait to get on that plane and not afraid to say it.
31. 
    LAVENDULA
    Jul 27, 2009

    my baby is 4 and she is on vacation away from me for the first time ever.my poor husband has had to make calls home to me to settle her down (night terrors)and because she won’t stop crying because she misses me so much.its too quiet here with just myself and teenage daughter home.my 8 year old is fine but i miss my big morning hugs from her…hope you enjoy your break and you will get lots of hugs when you get back home
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33. 
    Dagmar Bleasdale
    Jul 30, 2009

    Aw, I know how that feels! The first time I left L for a night he did just fine, and I did too (I blogged about that), but then little things will make me cry, like leaving him at preschool for a couple of hours or even seeing ANOTHER mom drop off her son for the first time (didn’t blog about that – too embarrassing). So hard to leave them

    (Love your blog, want to exchange links?)

    Best,
    Dagmar
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