I don't wanna leave my baby

We haven't gone on a honeymoon yet because we don't want to leave our kids either, ages 2 and 4. I've only been away from them one night. We are planning a family honeymoon in the next couple of months instead. When they are older we will plan an adult honeymoon for us. We just aren't ready yet.

Aww he is so cute!! That smile is adorable! I can't relate entirely but you will be so glad you had some alone time with your new husband! Your son will be in great hands with your family!

I am excited to get a night away from my son but more than 2 and I'm ready for him to be home. So we are taking several long weekend trips this summer in place of the honeymoon. The first is this weekend.

That way we still get us time but we are not away a lot

I couldn't bear to be away from my kids for more than three days before they were 8 or so. Don't force yourself to do something if you'll be sad the whole time.

You could do a weekend with the spouse and then later take a family honeymoon with the little one.

Our son is 16 months old and will be 2 1/2 at the time of the wedding / honeymoon. I've never left him for more than one night and honestly, the thought of it makes me so sad and a little nauseous. I know he will be in good hands with my mom and our honeymoon will be a great and much deserved little getaway for FH and I. But I know it'll be really difficult to be away from our son. I will be face timing as much as possible and having multiple crying sessions I'm sure. But you only get your honeymoon once so I will definitely try to make the most of it.

Yes that is soo hard. One option is to have your family member come along and have a separate room. Then you and FH can spend alone time during the day and at night but he'll still be there. Maybe that sounded better in my head. Came off a little helicopter parent. lol but I seriously thought of doing this if we did a destination wedding.

I completely understand! We have an 18 month old and her and I are VERY attached, she's even still nursing. She will be almost 3 when we go on our honeymoon but I'm dreading leaving her.

I'm dreading it, I'm ok with a night or two but the idea or more then that or the idea of being a plane ride away is freaking me out beyond belief

Oh yes, oh my goodness! I am glad I am not alone in this feeling! I have serious attachment issues with our daughter (lol, I'm pretty ridiculous!) and I jokingly asked my sister to come along so she can watch our daughter if we want alone time but also do things as a family. My sister is totally down for it when we decide to actually go somewhere! FH is not particularly thrilled with that idea...

My daughters are 17 and 21 now, but I remember those days. Around the time they were 3 or 4, my parents started asking to have them for a few nights. Then my stepmom would call and ask if she could keep them just one more night. They kind of weaned me into it.

My girlfriend just did a four day honeymoon to Belize. They live down south so traveling didn't take a full day but they still got away. So think travel time when choosing. He is so cute !!!

Audrey, that doesn't sound like a bad idea lol

2016beachwedding, yes, the thought of Getting on a plane and leaving him is totally freaking me out!

I have a 3 year old and I haven't even spent a night away from him. I'm dreading it too. I know me and FH could use an adult vacation, but I love my little booger so freaking much. I can't even bring myself to leave him with one of our parents overnight (though I know my mom would be so happy and excited to watch him for us).

We're leaving a few days after the wedding so we can have some time with him after all the wedding craziness and before the honeymoon

He is adorable! I don't have any kids but I'm thinking about having some of my family come to the honeymoon destination with us so we can spend a little more time with them (and get my dad a vacation he deserves) but also we'll be able to have special time to ourselves as a couple... I think the time alone is special, but if you're very nervous about it you have a few options: stay close to home so if you need to stop by home you can, or bring your son with you, or bring your parents and son but have them stay at a separate hotel to care for him--you can still see him and spend extra time with your family but don't spend everyday doing group activities so make sure you have couple time... Or, try and see if you can go for the honeymoon just the two of you, but make phone calls or FaceTime with your son while you're away. A honeymoon can be whatever works best for you as a couple, even if that in some way includes your son.

Your sone is so adorable! I don't have any children yet, but just remember your baby will be in great hands when your gone, and try enjoy some R&R with your man:-)

What a cutie! I'm sure you'll have a great time with each other and he'll have a great time with Grandma and Grandpa!

Your son is so SO cute!

That's literally all I have to contribute to this discussion, but WOW is he cute!