Would you ever clutch a newborn on a 6 hour road trip?
My husbands family is visiting and he has it within his head that we are going to go from Tacoma, WA to Mt. Rainier and that the baby and I are going. It's two hours at hand and two hours back and I figure they will spend about two hours on the mountain.
I don't know why he doesn't understand why I DON'T want to do that.
She isn't here yet but is due august 6th...his family is comming on the 5th of august.
I'm sure your doctor would advise against this as well. Sure bring up to date him your not comfortable with it, but get a note fro your doctor describing you to stay home. Then it's not just "I don't feel comfortable" it's also "doctor's orders".
Your're tot is due august 6 but what if your baby comes late? Anyway, let's say your infant comes early, I still don't suggest you go out with the newborn until the babies at lowest 2-3 weeks old and even then just be in motion out when you feel up to it. The men just don't understand that pregnancy and abdication is hard labor. They think we will just bounce subsidise up after delivery and everything will be like it was 9 months ago. That is so far from the truth. I be so exhausted after delivery it took me about 4 weeks before I took my toddler out the first time. My baby is 11 weeks old now and in recent times recently I feel comfortable taking him to places. Do what you feel comfortable. You and your baby's strength is the most important after delivery. Forget about entertaining nearest and dearest and they really should not expect that of you.
i will definitely not give somebody a lift a newborn out to a 6 hour road trip. taking a newborn out period is a hassle in a half. i use to despise taking out my baby when he was a newborn even for two hours out. when your baby is a newborn you shouldn't really clutch the baby out. just tell your husband continue until the baby gets a little bigger. describe your husband how you feel and i totally agree with you and i know most mothers will too
Well, I'm also breastfeeding, but I pumped ahead of time- Rylee be quite as new as your little one, she was in the region of two months old, but I had to take her to see her great-grandparents and it be a long haul. 4 hours there, 4 hour stay, and then 4 hours home- She be a trooper! She didn't cry or fuss once, I swear lol.. I complained more than she did :) But I agree, as a newborn I just wouldn't feel comfortable- Maybe in a month or two
No I would not. IMO, a newborn baby is going from the safety and warmth of the womb, to the big unfurl outside world. They need time to settle in and become secure within their home. Not only that, but you will not be completely healed and it will probably be quite self-conscious riding in the car for that long stretch of time. Personally, I would just stay home that daylight and rest while they went on the trip. I didn't take my baby out until she be 3 weeks and that was 10 minutes to the market. I hope your husband doesn't give you a easier said than done time about this, but don't do anything that you don't feel comfortable with!
I would not do it that little. We were planning on taking out 2 month old on a 12 hour trip, stopping going on for 1/2 through the trip and we knew that would have been knotty on her.
We took Kaitlyn out to restaurants when she was a little over 2 weeks old. I don't see a problem newly going out to eat, but 2 hour drive is a long one if you do not have to do it.
Pump milk and relate him to have at! He will learn real immediate! I have six kids and roads trips are OUT!
Tell your husband to go pound sand. This is one of the most stupid design I've heard in a while, and I am in YA greatly (and hence see a lot of stupid ideas).
Your pediatrician will no doubt back you up on this if you collaborate to him/her, but it should be enough that you don't want to do it. It's your d__d body that's just been through the mill, and the people can just suck it up and do what *you* want.
If you aren't into this idea, and you don't have to travel - DON'T.
I traveled near our son at 2 weeks old (my husband is in sales and travels everywhere), it wasn't as doomed to failure as I thought it would be-- and it was nice getting fresh air and having fully fledged conversation..(you'll learn that baby talk get old real quick! ha). I also breastfed, and it's not that bad--I would sometimes budge to the car and feed him, or sometimes sit in the bathroom (most restaurants hold a chair in the womens bathroom).. just bring a blanket and cover up.
hold him go and you stay home while his parents are there.
as for the breast feeding, sometime you will enjoy to pop it out while there are people around, like if you are out shopping and stuff. sorry.
also thats why you cover it and the toddler with a recieving blanket and cover it up, you will get really good at it, i promise...
I instinctively wouldn't do it. My son is 15 months old and I still don't like to take him on a trip that is to say 2 hours one way (4 round trip). Last time I took a trip this long he threw up. I'm assuming he got carsick because I fed him possibly only 15-20 minutes before we left. Just just this minute I took this same trip only I fed him about 2 hours since we left and he didn't throw up... To me it just seems approaching a trip that long with a newborn would be a hassle. I mean you are going to have to stop multiple times to adapt her, feed her, etc. and what are you going to do with her when they're on the mountain?
She's only going to be close to a day or two old...I personally would stay home... Let your husband dance if he wants but you stay home. If hes reasonable he should understand. And if I be the one breastfeeding I think I would much rather do it in private as powerfully. Source(s): Mom to a 15 month old boy
I hold 5 children and I have never stayed home, even after leaving the hospital we always shift shopping and visiting...we also often went on long trips...I'm not the manner of person that likes to slow down...but from a health standpoint my kids are and be perfectly healthy. I also breastfed...they make clothes for those that longing to be discreet, and coverups for those wishing to be modest. Good luck to you, congrats, and God bless.
Answers: Yes, I wouldn't want to be in motion on a trip that quickly either.
I did take our son on a six hour vehicle ride (we left in the middle of the night, he slept the unbroken time) when he was a few weeks old. BUT, we were BOTH comfortable near the arrangement...and we went to keep our family together (my husband have a week long business trip).
I think, once the first weeks are over...IF you are BOTH comfortable with it, taking a babe in arms out is easier that you may focus ahead of time. Heck, I know it was easier than it is to take my 2 year old out immediately. :P
But, there is absolutely nothing wrong next to insisting that you stay in with the baby within the beginning weeks. You need time to recuperate too!
I don't think newborn should be going anywhere. Nothing bothers me more than going to the mall and seeing a woman shopping with a baby that's literally 3 days dated. It's selfish and stupid to me. You are right on this one.
your likelihood of delivering on your due date are slim anyways you may go two weeks early or delayed. at any rate. you prolly won't feel up to going anywhere for a few days but a lot of docs say it's okay to travel right away. i be set to as soon as your baby comes into this world he is exposed to germs, keeping him locked up at home doesn't protect him. i took my baby shopping with me the morning we left the hospital and the next week drove two hours to see my family. she is 5 months ancient now and has never been sick once.
First off...how tons babies are actually born on their due date? AND...
Why would he and/or his family expect you to take a different baby and that you would feel like going?
Please..hes crazy
They should tell you in the hospital not to help yourself to your baby out in public places for at least two weeks after it is born. You hold to wait until it's little immune system has time to develop.
I did a 12 hours trip when my boy was 4month and was hell!! So when we have to go again, he was 7 month, I got prepare:
1. If you hold a portable DVD player, don't think it twice and put it in your car. if you don't own one, consider the inversion ( like $99-$140), they are great for any age travel!
2. Pack him a couple of his favorites toys, not one or two, but a couple, and dont give it to him all at like peas in a pod time, every half and hour or so, offer a new one.
3. Get sure that he hold a pleasant long sleep, since you will being in the road sooo early, ask your pediatrician around a Benadryl intake. That works great for mine. My pediatrician told me to give him 1/2 teaspoon half and hour before the ride and he sleeps almost 5 of the 12 hours within the road... it also relax him a lot.
4.Every 2 hours ( if he is not sleeping) do a 5 minutes stop to change his diaper ( being form too much give the diaper a really uncomfortable texture)
5. Have with you his milk, river and snakcs.
That is only if you are going to go. I would advise NOT going!
I did not breastfeed. However, I get that you want to slow down after having your baby.
Tell your husband you do not feel comfortable planning a trip when you dont know exactly when the toddler will be here or even if the baby will be healthy enough to travel.
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I don't know why he doesn't understand why I DON'T want to do that.
She isn't here yet but is due august 6th...his family is comming on the 5th of august.
I'm sure your doctor would advise against this as well. Sure bring up to date him your not comfortable with it, but get a note fro your doctor describing you to stay home. Then it's not just "I don't feel comfortable" it's also "doctor's orders".
Your're tot is due august 6 but what if your baby comes late? Anyway, let's say your infant comes early, I still don't suggest you go out with the newborn until the babies at lowest 2-3 weeks old and even then just be in motion out when you feel up to it. The men just don't understand that pregnancy and abdication is hard labor. They think we will just bounce subsidise up after delivery and everything will be like it was 9 months ago. That is so far from the truth. I be so exhausted after delivery it took me about 4 weeks before I took my toddler out the first time. My baby is 11 weeks old now and in recent times recently I feel comfortable taking him to places. Do what you feel comfortable. You and your baby's strength is the most important after delivery. Forget about entertaining nearest and dearest and they really should not expect that of you.
i will definitely not give somebody a lift a newborn out to a 6 hour road trip. taking a newborn out period is a hassle in a half. i use to despise taking out my baby when he was a newborn even for two hours out. when your baby is a newborn you shouldn't really clutch the baby out. just tell your husband continue until the baby gets a little bigger. describe your husband how you feel and i totally agree with you and i know most mothers will too
Well, I'm also breastfeeding, but I pumped ahead of time- Rylee be quite as new as your little one, she was in the region of two months old, but I had to take her to see her great-grandparents and it be a long haul. 4 hours there, 4 hour stay, and then 4 hours home- She be a trooper! She didn't cry or fuss once, I swear lol.. I complained more than she did :) But I agree, as a newborn I just wouldn't feel comfortable- Maybe in a month or two
No I would not. IMO, a newborn baby is going from the safety and warmth of the womb, to the big unfurl outside world. They need time to settle in and become secure within their home. Not only that, but you will not be completely healed and it will probably be quite self-conscious riding in the car for that long stretch of time. Personally, I would just stay home that daylight and rest while they went on the trip. I didn't take my baby out until she be 3 weeks and that was 10 minutes to the market. I hope your husband doesn't give you a easier said than done time about this, but don't do anything that you don't feel comfortable with!
I would not do it that little. We were planning on taking out 2 month old on a 12 hour trip, stopping going on for 1/2 through the trip and we knew that would have been knotty on her.
We took Kaitlyn out to restaurants when she was a little over 2 weeks old. I don't see a problem newly going out to eat, but 2 hour drive is a long one if you do not have to do it.
Pump milk and relate him to have at! He will learn real immediate! I have six kids and roads trips are OUT!
Tell your husband to go pound sand. This is one of the most stupid design I've heard in a while, and I am in YA greatly (and hence see a lot of stupid ideas).
Your pediatrician will no doubt back you up on this if you collaborate to him/her, but it should be enough that you don't want to do it. It's your d__d body that's just been through the mill, and the people can just suck it up and do what *you* want.
If you aren't into this idea, and you don't have to travel - DON'T.
I traveled near our son at 2 weeks old (my husband is in sales and travels everywhere), it wasn't as doomed to failure as I thought it would be-- and it was nice getting fresh air and having fully fledged conversation..(you'll learn that baby talk get old real quick! ha). I also breastfed, and it's not that bad--I would sometimes budge to the car and feed him, or sometimes sit in the bathroom (most restaurants hold a chair in the womens bathroom).. just bring a blanket and cover up.
hold him go and you stay home while his parents are there.
as for the breast feeding, sometime you will enjoy to pop it out while there are people around, like if you are out shopping and stuff. sorry.
also thats why you cover it and the toddler with a recieving blanket and cover it up, you will get really good at it, i promise...
I instinctively wouldn't do it. My son is 15 months old and I still don't like to take him on a trip that is to say 2 hours one way (4 round trip). Last time I took a trip this long he threw up. I'm assuming he got carsick because I fed him possibly only 15-20 minutes before we left. Just just this minute I took this same trip only I fed him about 2 hours since we left and he didn't throw up... To me it just seems approaching a trip that long with a newborn would be a hassle. I mean you are going to have to stop multiple times to adapt her, feed her, etc. and what are you going to do with her when they're on the mountain?
She's only going to be close to a day or two old...I personally would stay home... Let your husband dance if he wants but you stay home. If hes reasonable he should understand. And if I be the one breastfeeding I think I would much rather do it in private as powerfully. Source(s): Mom to a 15 month old boy
I hold 5 children and I have never stayed home, even after leaving the hospital we always shift shopping and visiting...we also often went on long trips...I'm not the manner of person that likes to slow down...but from a health standpoint my kids are and be perfectly healthy. I also breastfed...they make clothes for those that longing to be discreet, and coverups for those wishing to be modest. Good luck to you, congrats, and God bless.
Answers: Yes, I wouldn't want to be in motion on a trip that quickly either.
I did take our son on a six hour vehicle ride (we left in the middle of the night, he slept the unbroken time) when he was a few weeks old. BUT, we were BOTH comfortable near the arrangement...and we went to keep our family together (my husband have a week long business trip).
I think, once the first weeks are over...IF you are BOTH comfortable with it, taking a babe in arms out is easier that you may focus ahead of time. Heck, I know it was easier than it is to take my 2 year old out immediately. :P
But, there is absolutely nothing wrong next to insisting that you stay in with the baby within the beginning weeks. You need time to recuperate too!
I don't think newborn should be going anywhere. Nothing bothers me more than going to the mall and seeing a woman shopping with a baby that's literally 3 days dated. It's selfish and stupid to me. You are right on this one.
your likelihood of delivering on your due date are slim anyways you may go two weeks early or delayed. at any rate. you prolly won't feel up to going anywhere for a few days but a lot of docs say it's okay to travel right away. i be set to as soon as your baby comes into this world he is exposed to germs, keeping him locked up at home doesn't protect him. i took my baby shopping with me the morning we left the hospital and the next week drove two hours to see my family. she is 5 months ancient now and has never been sick once.
First off...how tons babies are actually born on their due date? AND...
Why would he and/or his family expect you to take a different baby and that you would feel like going?
Please..hes crazy
They should tell you in the hospital not to help yourself to your baby out in public places for at least two weeks after it is born. You hold to wait until it's little immune system has time to develop.
I did a 12 hours trip when my boy was 4month and was hell!! So when we have to go again, he was 7 month, I got prepare:
1. If you hold a portable DVD player, don't think it twice and put it in your car. if you don't own one, consider the inversion ( like $99-$140), they are great for any age travel!
2. Pack him a couple of his favorites toys, not one or two, but a couple, and dont give it to him all at like peas in a pod time, every half and hour or so, offer a new one.
3. Get sure that he hold a pleasant long sleep, since you will being in the road sooo early, ask your pediatrician around a Benadryl intake. That works great for mine. My pediatrician told me to give him 1/2 teaspoon half and hour before the ride and he sleeps almost 5 of the 12 hours within the road... it also relax him a lot.
4.Every 2 hours ( if he is not sleeping) do a 5 minutes stop to change his diaper ( being form too much give the diaper a really uncomfortable texture)
5. Have with you his milk, river and snakcs.
That is only if you are going to go. I would advise NOT going!
I did not breastfeed. However, I get that you want to slow down after having your baby.
Tell your husband you do not feel comfortable planning a trip when you dont know exactly when the toddler will be here or even if the baby will be healthy enough to travel.
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