its a really emotional time isn;t it? When DS was 4 months old we went out for tea without him for the first time and left him with my Mum. The whole time we were out i had such awful anxiety, i very nearly passed out at one stage, i didnt enjoy myself at all! Its only just now that i can happily and comfortably leave him for a few hours and not worry at all, but even then i will only leave him with my parents or sisters.

It will be hard for you, but i bet bub wont be worried in the slightest! The bond we mothers have with our bubs is just so strong, it can be hard to let go even for a couple of hours. Don't feel that you have to leave her if you really are feeling uncomfortable without her. Only a few months ago my mum had DS overnight while we went out. I ended up going home to mums at 9:30pm and taking him home! I felt so weak and silly doing that, but my mum made me feel better by saying that DS is my child and i can do what i want with him, its not a bad thing to love your child so much!

GL i really hope you have a relaxing child free night