Not sure where to post this but here goes.
Three years ago I was robbed and the guys hurt me badly. I'm probably on medication for the rest of my life and there's a real chance I'll need a major surgery down the line that could permanently affect my mobility. That's not me being dramatic — it's just the reality I live with.
The good news? I'm back on my feet. Did a few international trips with the wife, and we now have a beautiful five-month-old. We even took her to Hong Kong earlier this year which was brilliant.
Here's my dilemma.
I've always dreamed of doing a proper solo trip — a month or so, just me, somewhere out in the world. Now might be the best window I'll ever have to pull it off. Hear me out:
I have a solid job, I work four days from home with flexi hours. (Tomorrow I'm asking if I can go fully remote for two months so if I chicken out it will be fine, but if I don’t I can book early had to say if they will agree or not but better me asking then regretting)
The plan would be to travel solo in November, fly the family out in December, and all head home together in January.
The baby is under two so her flights are basically just the tax portion — practically free.
Both sets of grandparents live with us I can literally move them into my gaming room after rearrange some furniture around. My mum and stepdad are around the corner. My two younger brothers too. The support network is genuinely excellent at this point in time everyone is still *around.
On paper it makes total sense. But then I look at my five-month-old and think — am I just being a selfish dad for even considering this? Please don’t get me wrong we not millionaires we middle class and live below our means to afford to travel. No fancy cars or jewellery or anything like that.
Has anyone actually crossed this bridge before? Taken a solo trip while your kid was still tiny, with the family joining later? Did you regret it or was it the right call?
Would love to hear from people who've been there, good or bad. I cannot stop running this through my head , one month later and I’m still undecided if this is the right call or not.