Question about how soon I can take LO out?

hlcc1024 · May 2011

We're invited to a graduation party for my husbands cousin (which is just 2 minutes away) on the 19th of June and a 1st B-Day Party on the 25th. As of now, I have an induction scheduled (because of GD) on the 5th of June but still hoping she comes on her own before then. Do you think its ok for me to go to either of these? The Grad Party is really more important to us since DHs grandparents will be there and we haven't seen them this entire pregnancy. Thoughts?

susieandmarty · May 2011

I would go to the party, but I would keep a close eye on the baby - dont let her get passed about, keep people from touching her and such. I may skip the kids party because children may be harder to keep away

Telly21182 · May 2011

I have no idea, but I'm anxious to see what everyone else says. I was telling DH on Mother's Day that we may have to miss some family events coming up, depending on when he's born. DHs family has A LOT of events this June and beginning of July so if he's only a few days old we may not be taking him all over town that young.

gymnst1013 · May 2011

Personally, I would. We have a grad party on the 25th and no matter whether LO comes today or 6/14, we will be going. But I'm pretty relaxed about this kind of stuff. I don't plan on keeping LO cooped up in the house for fear of germs.

ishka338 · May 2011

I agree with PP. You should be fine as long as your LO isn't passed around. We have my SIL's wedding 3 weeks after my EDD and we will be bringing LO, but keeping a tight grib on him or her since there will be around 350 people there and at least half of them will be very grabby. I think the fatigue is already starting to creep up on me for that day. Wink

klv · May 2011

susieandmarty:
I would go to the party, but I would keep a close eye on the baby - dont let her get passed about, keep people from touching her and such. I may skip the kids party because children may be harder to keep away

This. Maybe wear her in a sling at the grad party so people are less likely to get their hands all over her?

SaraSues · May 2011

I agree, I think the grad party will be good, but that the kiddo party might not be ideal. Kids pass around germs pretty easily, so I think I would be hesitant to be around a party where there are a lot of kids that can come into contact with baby. If you really want to go to the kids party I would bring lots of hand sanitzer and wipes and make sure the kiddos know that baby is still fragile and shouldn't be touched too much.

hlcc1024 · May 2011

klv:

susieandmarty:
I would go to the party, but I would keep a close eye on the baby - dont let her get passed about, keep people from touching her and such. I may skip the kids party because children may be harder to keep away

This. Maybe wear her in a sling at the grad party so people are less likely to get their hands all over her?

Great advice ladies! Thanks! I think this might be exactly what I'll do!

DuckysDoll · May 2011

I took both my kids out the next day

Unless there is an issue, they will be ok!

Sazhrah · May 2011

You might just surprise yourself on how anxious you will be to get out and about. I am not a germaphobe kind of person but I don't particularly my baby manhandled. So just like pp said. Wear a carrier and you should be fine.

RobinSparkles81 · May 2011

I've been debating the same thing. I'm on maternity leave already but my students who will be off to high school next year are having a "graduation" on the 19th of June (I'm due June 3) and of course they ALLLLL want me to bring the baby because they just love her so much already lol

I don't think I'll bring her though...not so much for the germs but the heat of all the parents and kids in the small gymnasium...I'll play it by ear though..maybe in my moby wrap...

In your case i think the grad would be fine...the carrier would for sure be best though.

jgengo0 · May 2011

I take Audra out almost everyday to the store, etc. It feels great to get out and feel human. They say the air outside is so much better for your baby than the stuffy air inside your home. I figure if I can take her to the pediatrician ( IMO the worst place you can bring a baby due to lots of sick children, etc.) then I can take her where I'd like. I won't let strangers touch her though. If you are gonna pass lo around make sure everyone uses hand sanitizer.

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