When did you start regular trips to the store, public places, etc...
I went to the outdoor mall yesterday because I needed some pants but that is basically it except for walks in the neighborhood and to visit grandma's house.
Also, my aunt's big 50th surprise birthday is on the 22nd... Do you think its okay to go? She will be one month at that point. I know everyone will want to hold her... I guess that is what I am worried about. I don't want to be rude but I also don't want her to pick anything up.
Re: Taking LO out and about
My first trip alone with LO was to Target at 2 weeks. After I had a successful trip that time I have taken him to the mall, Wal-Mart, out to eat two times, and to Target again. No one but me or my DH was touching him though. If I didn't do those things I would have lost my mind staying home all the time.
I think it's okay to go to the party but I wouldn't want my LO passed around either. I agree with others. Wear your baby or politely tell people you don't feel comfortable having him held by many people right now.
This minus the wearing part, which I'm going to give a try one day. I generally look mean so no one has tried to touch him yet.
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We started taking DS out of the house a little over 2 weeks old. We spent 11 days in the NICU so we had only been home for 4 days. We took him to my sister's graduation and he was passed between my mother and I. After that he has been to the grocery stores, mall, and we have had a graduation party. If people want to hold him they know they have to wash their hands and not have been sick. If we are out I cover the seat with a blanket to avoid germy people who I don't know. DS is on oxygen and an apnea monitor so that also tends to make people take a step back. He is four weeks old today and no problems yet.
DD was full-term and I've never been a worry-wart either. We started going out and about after just a few days. My mom came to stay with me the first two weeks and we'd do lunch here and the grocery store there--nothing to long or too involved. She was always in her infant car seat carrier and people love to comment and look at her, but I've never had anyone touch her. Sometimes I'll put a blanket over the carrier, but only to block out bright light or loud noises.
She has been held by lots of people so far, but only after washing hands or using hand sanitizer. I have a canister of Antibacterial Hand Wipes that I keep in my diaper bag. They've come in handy for grocery store trips or diaper changes on the fly.
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We stopped at BRU on the way home from the hospital! We (DH, baby, and I) were in and out in 15 mins and just covered the carseat with a blanket. The first week all 3 of us went to the Target and to the hair dresser. Week 2 we went out for happy hour/dinner, Target a few times, and BRU (first outting just baby and me). Week 3 we went to Target, weight watchers, and mommy and me class (all baby and me) and DH, baby and I went out for brunch. This morning Baby and I went to weight watchers and stopped at Home Goods for a quick walk-through. Since week 2, I've been going for 2 walks a day around the neighborhood and once a week I meet my sister and her 3 kids at a nearby park for a walk.
We always put the car seat in the big part of the cart and cover him with a blanket. No one has stopped to look at him or try to touch him. All trips are in and out as quickly as possible.
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But for a very early early trip to Target when he was in the carrier in the main part of the basket, P is always in the moby when we go out. He's so tucked in people hardly notice him, and when they do, I never have to worry about someone trying to get too close.
I took him to the grocery store (he was 2 weeks on Friday) and left my 3 year old home with dad. It was so nice to be able to shop quickly.