When you have a new baby, it’s very difficult to get time to yourself as a couple. Of course, quality time together is important for the health of your relationship. Therefore it’s important to try and find a little time here and there. It’s easy to get caught up in just doing what needs to be done each day and lose the romance. That’s why this Valentine’s Day, I’m determined to celebrate somehow, even though I have a newborn and a 4 year old. If you’re in a similar boat, here are some ideas!
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How to date at home: 5 romantic ideas
Contains sponsored links¦ Trying to plan a date when you have young children can be really difficult. Struggling to choose a babysitter, parent guilt or separation anxiety can be amongst these hurdles. As such, sometimes it’s easier to just plan a date at home for when your children have gone to bed. There’s absolutely no reason why this can’t be just as romantic. In fact, it can be a win-win situation as it can also hugely cut the cost of a date. Here are 5 great ideas for your next date night.
Leaving your child for the first time
Whether it’s for a date night or something less fun, there’s always a first time that you have to leave your baby or toddler. This is often difficult the first time round, but it does get better! In the meantime, there are things you can do to make it easier for both you and your child.
How to choose a date for a wedding
Congratulations, you’re engaged. Hopefully you’ve got through the “I’m engaged, now what?” phase and are now trying to work out how to pick a date for your wedding.
Hopefully this list of 4 things you should consider will help!
Our disastrous first post-baby date night
During my pregnancy we didn’t really go out and have dates to make the most of our time as a couple before Autumn arrived. This was because I just felt bad in one way or another throughout the whole pregnancy! Autumn is now almost 5 months old and we felt as though it might be time we went on our first post-baby date night. Knowing that my mum was going to be off work due to half term, we asked my parents if they would be able to look after her one evening for us.