Taking baby to a funeral this Saturday =(
alphaphi98
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My uncle just died last week and the funeral is this Saturday. My mom usually watches DD when I'm at work. Since my whole family is going to the funeral, I have to bring my baby girl also. We'll be out all day, so it will be a pain. I'll have to bring 3 bottles of breast milk to feed her, my breast pump to pump when I'm out, and a cooler with ice to store my breast milk. I noticed my DD does not like to poop when we're out & about. I wouldn't be surprised if she's fussy on Saturday. I hope the day isn't too bad. The last thing we need is a crying baby at a quiet somber funeral.
All of the baby clothes that I have for her is pink and colorful too. I don't want to go out and buy a black outfit for her. I hope people don't mind that my baby girl is dressed in color.
I pray that Saturday isn't too rough.
Re: Taking baby to a funeral this Saturday =(
IMO babies seem to make sucky things like this a little lighter. Also I wouldn't worry too much about an outfit. Hoping LO cooperates! Best of luck!
Are you EP? Can you nurse her while out?
I wouldn't worry about what LO is wearing.. I don't think anyone would expect you to go out and buy something black.
If its going to be a long day would your H be able to stay home with LO?
Or maybe go home with LO if she's being super fussy? That's what I would do.
My DD was born a preemie at 32 weeks, so being in the NICU killed my chances of breast feeding her. I've been exclusively pumping this whole time and feeding her with a bottle. She's never had formula. Yes pumping is a pain in the ass, but I'm used to it now.
My mom is the only one that has watched my DD. She's great with her. For the future, I will definitely start looking for suitable sitters that I trust.
Thanks for your condolences. It was an unexpected heart attack.
Don't stress about taking her. Sit close to the back or an aisle if possible. She'll probably sleep anyway. I am always paranoid something will happen and usually it was all for nothing.
Oh. Don't worry about her outfit either. Just don't.
Hugs and sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss!
Yeah, days out and about can be so stressful!
Two things... pumping and feeding are a great excuse to sneak away from the crowd, imo.. and your lo will brighten up the mood, especially in a bright color. Win win.
I don't think it should matter what baby wears, and maybe sit in the back in case you need to sneak out.