Need advice on attending outings!?
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10 people is kind of small and you can always just not let people hold her. If it’s people that have or will meet her soon I don’t see how it’s different being in a group setting. And it’s outside which is nice and helps reduce spread of germs. My main concern would be that it’s outside all day. Could be pretty cold depending on where. I’d maybe go for a little while to eat and leave. Sporting events, I’d probably stay home for most of them. Attend maybe one to be supportive of other kiddo. Or maybe go for a little and then wait in the car. I’m personally going to thanksgiving, but it will just be with my parents and 2 siblings, no other kids. 8 ppl total. We will not be going to Christmas Eve which will be at my sister’s house which is not meant for kids/babies so we won’t have what we need (to sleep) Plus it’s at least 20 people in a small area. Most of whom won’t have met the baby yet and we won’t see until the next holiday. You have to do what’s comfortable for you.
Until baby has their shots and is out of the newborn stage we are limiting outings to necessary only. My middle son has a cold and I make him mask up around the house. Germs this time of year are no joke and newborns are fragile. Once he has some immunity and is a bit older I’ll be less intense. We are having small family holidays and not going out to anything. I don’t think you’re over reacting, if anything I don’t think your boyfriend understands the implications of your baby getting sick under 8 weeks old. It’s one holiday season, I’d skip it. Especially being outside. I definitely wouldn’t be going to kids sports till vaccines and immunity were established. Younger siblings are always sick at those things I swear.
We are limiting outings till the baby gets 2nd months vaccine. Also its cold weather here in Texas so dont want him to get sick
use your judgement mama and remember at the end of the day it’s your choice, don’t worry about what others think! my son will be one month next week and i have only taken him to the doctor and the store twice. my opinion is limiting outings is best especially if they are crowded places or kids are present (more germs). about the thanksgiving thing i feel like its fine because it will be outdoors, if it makes you feel better just wear your baby in a carrier so ppl wont ask to hold her. i’m still on the fence about thanksgiving as mine will be indoors and i get very worried as well about my baby’s safety and health bc he was in the NICU for 11 days when he was born. as a new mom it is in our nature to be protective so dont feel bad. but again always do what you feel is best for your baby and your sanity. if you feel like you will be a nervous wreck bringing her out then its not worth it, its fine to push yourself and your anxiety but not to the point of it being detrimental to yourself❤️