Anyone else nervous about driving alone with the baby?

Marielle0430 · February 2011

I go back to work at 12 weeks (DS is 4 weeks right now) and I'm nervous about having to take him to daycare by myself. We live on a 3rd floor walk up and I'm just imagining having to get him downstairs in his carseat with a diaper bag and a purse. Then having to drive to the daycare (which is not even far - maybe like 2 miles) with LO fussing or crying in the back. I know it's just a matter of getting used to it but I'm scared. I think I'll have to practice with DH ahead of time to calm my fears.

BalancingJane · February 2011

It made me nervous at first. LO went to daycare for the first time two weeks ago. That whole first week was a juggle of bags, car seats, and nerves. It's a lot better now, though.

mhardest · February 2011

I felt the same way, but am getting used to the idea. It took me a few times of doing it by myself that I finally stopped getting so nervous. I think it will just take some time : )

brymanda · February 2011

I'm not too nervous about it. I've already driven with LO by myself and he's 2 weeks 5 days old. Lo has fallen asleep as soon as he gets into the carseat everytime we've used it.

bean1324 · February 2011

My LO will be 3 months on the 10th and i return to work a week later. I have been driving alone with DS since he was 2 weeks old. He absolutely LOVES the car! I have a mirror on the headrest so I can see him at all times (except at night). I wouldn't drive without it so I highly recommend getting one so you can see ur LO. Sorry to hear though that you have to go up and down those stairs, ugh...but u will be surprised what you can manage. Daycare....thats a whole other story....I'm bringing DS for a day before I return to work to get my anxieties over with, I know he will be fine but I hate being away from him

Good luck and hope this helps a little

hmp1 · February 2011

i had to take DS to a dr appt by myself when he was exactly one week old. I was so scared but he slept the entire time. The driving was no big deal it was getting him ready and out the door on time that was the problem. We were only a few minutes late but I am always early for dr appts so I was stressed. I drive with him by myself all the time now and it is fine. A couple of times I had to pull over to put the paci back in his mouth because he started screaming.

Marielle0430 · February 2011

Sounds like all I need is a little practice!

alswitch · February 2011

Yes, the first time I drove with her I was totally freaked. I drove about 5 miles an hour, kept checking the mirror, (ok, I still do that lol) and when she went to purple (the lovely purple crying when they're super upset) I had to pull over as well. By the time I got the car off she had settled back down. She's 6 weeks today and I'm much more confident. You will be too!

BeetleLinz1125 · February 2011

*lurking from 3rd tri

I'm pretty nervous about it too, but I have a pretty long commute to work and it is all interstates. I like the idea about the mirror though, I never thought of that!

Marielle0430 · February 2011

I'm on the fence about getting a mirror since supposedly it's dangerous if you're in an accident. My coworker went to get her car seat checked before her LO was born and they told her to remove the mirror. I know I'd love to be able to see DS while I drive though.

pawstech09 · February 2011

I was freaked out about my *two* babies because my husband works all the time... but so far I've worked out a system and it's not too bad. I've even taken them both to the grocery store by myself! I actually find it to be a lot of fun, I enjoy being able to drive now that I'm not pregnant anymore! I wasn't able to drive the last 3 months of my pregnancy because my SPD was so painful I couldn't move my foot from the gas to the brake without excrutiating pain. Now any excuse I find to drive, I'm gone! The girls usually sleep really well in the car, I think most babies find the movement soothing??

candr09 · February 2011

I was nervous at first, but it does get easier. Driving isn't really a big deal, its getting LO ready and bringing along all of the "stuff" thats a pain in the butt. It does get easier tho! Is leaving the diaper bag in the car an option? I really only bring mine in when it has to be re-stocked, but I EBF so theres no formula or anything like that that has to come in. (but I do have my pump bag that has to come in and out... haha).

themissizz · February 2011

I promise, it gets easier and easier. It's a piece of cake for us now.

If it makes life easier - put as much as you can in the car the night before so that you only have to carry LO, your purse, and his formula/BM for the day out in the morning.

I have a big reusable tote that I throw my purse, lunch, and a small bag with his bottles in so that I can have that on one shoulder and him in the other hand.

As far as fussing, does your LO not like the car? Our guy fusses sometimes but most of the time is content and falls asleep.

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Re: Anyone else nervous about driving alone with the baby?

FET to TTC #2: 9/29/14 Beta on 10/8/14 = BFP!

DS #1 Born 1/3/11 after IVF #1

4 failed IUIs, including 1 CP

PCOS

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FET to TTC #2: 9/29/14 Beta on 10/8/14 = BFP!

DS #1 Born 1/3/11 after IVF #1

4 failed IUIs, including 1 CP

PCOS

TTC since 2008

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