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Going stir crazy...

mariahd43mariahd43 member
in March 2012 Moms

Ahh I need out of this house!!! For more than an hour at a time too... I'm going crazy! I can't drive yet because of my c/s and I feel so couped up in the house. DH is back to work, so a lot of the night feedings/diaper changes are on me. I feel like I'm living my life in 3 hour increments now and have been so stuck in the living room/baby's room for 3 weeks. DH has been going for walks with me a few evenings, but I'm nervous going out by myself. I think I just need to get the confidence that I can handle it and just take LO out for a walk or something... 

Sorry, had to vent! 

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  • WipzWipz member
    go for it .. the fresh air will do you both some good. :)
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  • LaCally4LaCally4 member
    Just start small! A short walk, a trip to the closest grocery store for a couple items, etc. It gets easier once you just go for it. :)
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  • KatieMarie27KatieMarie27 member

    I agree - go for a walk or at least go sit outside with LO for awhile.

    Also, maybe take a night off and have a friend come pick you up for a girls' night.  Something small like going out to eat or even sitting over at their house for awhile might do you some good - plus then DH can have alone time to bond with LO. 

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  • lbeth888lbeth888 member
    I would recommend a date night with DH too, leave the LO with family. We did that on Monday evening and it was awesome-it really gave us both a great break and some couple-bonding time.
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  • jenskurnjenskurn member

    I would say to force yourself to go out.  You need a break and you will be a much happier mommy once you get some time to yourself.  A pedicure with a friend can do wonders. 

     

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  • Floridamom224Floridamom224 member
    Going to the store does wonders for me.  A different one each day or so, so it doesn't get boring.  I also find sitting outside is nice or going for a walk. 
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  • Natalie3398Natalie3398 member

    I am feeling the same way. I told my DH I need to get some air and not just leave on dr. appts or for my check up. I started feeling a bit depressed or more like the baby blues. I was on tears a few times this past month and he was really concerned. I finally left the house a ran some errands , nothing crazy bc of my csection. I also went to get my nails done and felt human again...

    Go out and treat yourself to something. You need some time for yourself. 

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  • DGandDGDGandDG member
    Are you not able to drive because of pain from the c-section? My OB said I could drive when I was done taking painkillers. 
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  • mlee116mlee116 member

    I was able to drive 2w after my c-section, after I was off of my painkillers.  Maybe you can ask your doctor if you are ok once you're off of them?

    Anyways, its good to get out for a little bit with or without baby.  We go for walks, small trips to the grocery store or to run errands.  I've even just loaded him up for a trip thru the drive thru.  I also think going out alone with friends or DH would be a great idea.  I met friends for lunch the other day and it was great.  I felt so refreshed once I got back home and it gave DH time to hang out with DS. 

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  • olga&shaunolga&shaun
    I agree with the others, you HAVE to make an effort to get out and have a bit of social interaction, with or without baby. I also had a c/s, and my doc said that you can drive as soon as you're off painkillers, but also mentioned that if you were to have an accident while driving before the 6 week mark, some insurance companies may refuse to pay out.. not sure what the norm is there.
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  • L0L0L0L0 member
    I've been meeting a friend with an older baby to go on walks a couple of times a week, and it's doing wonders for my sanity. It's a big production to take the baby anywhere but I feel like a bum if I just sit in front of the TV all day in my pajamas.
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