Right now, I'm scheduled to be induced between my 39-40 week of pregnancy for medical reasons. That would be the 18-25 of June. My husband's work has a huge lake party the 28th that he wants to attend unless I'm overwhelmed and need help with our firstborn (our families might come, depending on when she arrives and their work schedules - they live 10 hours away).
My question is, and please don't judge me because I've never been a mother before, is that too soon to take a newborn out in public? I don't know much about germs/diseases and other people handling her so please fill me in. Is it dangerous to take her out this young? I know I'm going to be tired, cranky, sore and bleeding, but it's only for a day. She can sleep/breastfeed/poop at the lake house just as much as she can in my house, right? What am I missing?
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So I personally wouldn't be going to the event, but that is because I am really anal about the whole non-vax issue. Especially since Oregon has the highest rate of non-vaxers.
Thanks for the responses! We live in Iowa so it shouldn't be too hot, and it's at a friend's house so I fully plan on staying inside as much as possible. Great idea about wearing her - will def do! And I won't pass her around and let other people touch her.
The only thing I'm worried about is myself (I know, selfish!). After reading these posts it sounds like there's a good chance I'll be sore, tired, and stressed! And I do plan on breastfeeding so we'll see how that goes!
I think if I'm feeling up to it we'll go for a little bit and take it an hour at a time. My husband will understand if I want to leave instead of staying the full day and will be supportive.
For example by BFF just had her first. I went on day 6 to do her newborn session. Her BIL and SIL and two kids came over and her mom was already there helping. It made my friend feel panicked and emotional. She just had nerves worked up from delivery. She kept telling me I just want them to leave already. I just want to be alone now... Everyone keeps visiting and stopping by...
That is her experience but I think it is pretty typical. Personally I would just wait and see how you feel and tell the party throwers not to hold their breath but you will try to come.
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