Leaving 6 wk old newborn for 8 hours

[wysiwyg]

I would also get the babysitter so can take baby with you and leave for a shorter time. At 6 weeks for 8 hours you would need to express at least once I would think just to feel comfortable, and in my mind expressing can be difficult and even if not is boring and time consuming, much easier to have the baby close at hand to drain the breast.

[HotI]

I would take bub with me in a carrier.

[~me~]

I would take baby with me..a 6wk old newborn would be no trouble at all and a relief to you when you your breasts get full.
From experience, a NB is easier to take places and is the best age to get out and about with baby.

[Catherine]

Personally, i would plan to take bub (even to the social outing) and def be open to cancelling the plans, you know - play it by ear. Don't feel pressured either way. You do what feels right at the time.

All the best for the final stages of pregnancy and your transition into parent hood. xoxo

[beansbeans!]

I would get the babysitter, but in saying that, could you take bub with you?

Also agree with catherine, you will work out what feels right with you and your DH. If I were, maybe cover all bases now, look at all your options. Then closer to the due, you will know in your heart what decision sits right with you both, and then do that one.

xoxo

[Summertime]

Thanks so much for your advice girls. You all have been very helpful!

Im thinking I will see if my mother will come down and look after bub at my friends place while we are at the game, that way she is close by, and I wont have to introduce a bottle.

The social outing is actually State of Origin III, I dont think its very appropriate for a little newborn, with all the very loud noise, and it will be cold. What do you girls think though? I would absolutely LOVE to bring her.....

[Junglemum]

I took my 4 week old on a hens night, and a couple of football games! I'd definately take a baby to a footy game. All rugged up in a sling like a hug-a-bub. Perfect!

[wysiwyg]

We took my DD to AFL and RL games at that age, in a hug-a-bub like Junglemum says - with a hat on too, the noise will be very muffled (e.g. one with flaps over ears) - DD slept through most of it, when the sirens went she would stir a little but not wake up. Will be doing the same with this bub. I think as a result of the footy DD is very at home in crowds and noisy situations they don't phase her at all (in fact she has a slightly worrying obsession with "Storm Man" Melbourne Storms mascot!, and Hawka). I found sporting events great for taking babies too, it doesn't matter if they make a bit of noise and you can socialize too, if awake she would peer out the sling and be fascinated by flags and different faces around her etc. At most stadiums (well certainly all in Melbourne) have baby change rooms, just for the warmth for me factor I would go feed her in the room at half time and they had a TV in there too so I could follow what was going on if took a bit longer than the break etc. In terms of temperature she was always very cosy in the sling and is like a hot water bottle for you.

[Michelle71]

Thanks so much for your advice girls. You all have been very helpful!

Im thinking I will see if my mother will come down and look after bub at my friends place while we are at the game, that way she is close by, and I wont have to introduce a bottle.

The social outing is actually State of Origin III, I dont think its very appropriate for a little newborn, with all the very loud noise, and it will be cold. What do you girls think though? I would absolutely LOVE to bring her.....

Mine have all been to the football since birth and GF too. They sleep better there and are warm and toasty in the sling.