How soon can you do these things after you have a baby? Can you take it with or do you find someone to watch him or her?
2007-02-08 08:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by SRe07 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
As the mother of a soon to be three year old, I say do what you feel is right no matter what anyone else has done. I took my baby to Disneyland when she was not yet two because my husband and I wanted to go but we didnt want to leave her with anyone for 4 days. We had fun. You just have to know what you are getting yourself into and make the best type of plans. If you are traveling you need to make sure that you are well prepared.
When she was younger my daughter didnt mind sitting in her car seat for so long. Now she hates it. So we have to pack books, and toys, even electronic toys and her special kiddie CD's to keep her occupied or the ride will not go well.
We maintain her naptimes and take a nap with her. We also know when not to do too much.
go girl, take your trip and have fun. Leave your baby with your parents or other trusted relative or take the baby along. Get your break now.
2007-02-08 08:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you will find that many relatives will love your baby so much they will enjoy watching them for an afternoon, or even a weekend.
I would also like to add that when my son was first born I continued working full time, now he's 2 and I changed to being a stay home mom. I felt like I was missing out on his milestones and wasn't involved enough in his life.
For me, having a baby changed my outlook on life - he is the important one. I just by nature do not care as much about going out, and when I need to have a day off, I have never in 2 years had trouble finding a helpful family member!
2007-02-08 08:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by sherman supporter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are planning on breastfeeding your baby pretty much needs to go wherever you go. That doesnt mean you cant have a life, it just means you need to make the necessary adjustments. My baby is due two weeks before my wedding anniversary and we traditionally go to palm springs during that week for vacation. I plan to bring my sister along and get her an adjoining room so that she can help out with the baby and offer us a little R & R without being too far away. Once your baby is born you will find that life changes as much or as little as you want it to, my husband and i enjoy including our son in our activities and vacations as much as possible, he has already been to Washington DC, Egypt, and Germany and he isnt even 2 yet!
2007-02-08 08:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by theburlaces 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been apart from my baby about 3 times since she was born 3 months ago. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her with someone long enough to go on vacation. If u do go on vacation as long as you have everything your baby needs to be taken care of and as long as mom is healed, then go. If you need a break, take one. Every day I wish I could get someone to relieve me for an hour. I went to wal-mart yesterday by myself (one of the three times by myself). It was only for an hour but I really needed it and it's okay to be away for a little while. I wouldn't advise leaving for days, though, as this is the time when mother and baby bond and baby realizes mom is there to take care of baby's every need.
2007-02-08 08:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was having babies 40 years ago the cautions were to not lift anything heavier than the baby, get as much rest as possible and refrain from sex for about 6 weeks. (We had epistiotomies then). As far as leaving baby, it depends on if you are breast feeding, or if you have reliable child care. Babies generally require that you alter your lifestyle and activities. You may find that it is easier to stay home than to pack all the stuff you need to carry. I think it would be helpful to get your baby on a eating/sleeping schedule before undertaking anything else.
2007-02-08 08:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor will advise you to stay home except for pediatrician visits for several weeks after birth. This is because your baby will begin to develop it's immune system, and is very susceptible to germs. I would think that to be truly safe, you may want to wait a few months before going on a vacation, and bring your baby with you.
2007-02-09 00:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the next 5 yrs or untell that baby goes to school he/she will be with you constantly!Thein you only get a break during school hours.Once you become a parent your life is no longer yours you eat sleep and breath that child.NO YOU DONT GET A SOCIAL LIFE.Your life comes secound to that baby.Get reddy for dyper bags,strollers bottles spair clothing for you and the baby and car seats every time you go any place even just to the store for moore forumily.Travel with a new born is almost impossable and riski.Their are a multitude of problem new borns can come up with out of the blue and you need to stay near home for the first 3 to 6 months.You are able to return to work arround 4 to 6 weeks but your baby will need you as much as possable when not working.Babys need to bond with their primary care takers so if you dont want you child calling a nanny momie I sugest you care for your child.My thoughts are you are in no way reddy for a baby and if you are alreddy pregnany may I sugest adoption as the best out come for your baby
2007-02-11 15:45:53 · answer #7 · answered by christine h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The day after I got out of the hospital with my first (a C-section) I took him to a funeral for a friend. The friend wanted more than anything to see my son but died the night before the birth. I have always taken all my children with me to do things and for that reason they have always traveled great, even as infants. They were always well behaved because they had early exposure to social situations and public settings.
2007-02-08 16:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by Starshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your bounce back time....took me three days to leave the house after I got home (regular birth).
While I am offended by the word it in reference to a baby....yes you can take them with you, you need to bond and that can take awhile. Besides, newborns sleep on and off through out the day, so there is time to do things while keeping them close. Enjoy this time, because it is over so much sooner than you think!!!!
2007-02-08 08:07:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't think your life will change when you have a baby, you aren't ready to have a baby.
I mean seriously you think you can leave a baby for a week while you go on vacation?
2007-02-08 08:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋