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Agree with Lauren, your baby only cares about being with you at this stage so do what makes you happy. I’ve only managed to get out a few times in 5 weeks and I have a toddler as well so I feel more guilty for her sake. But she gets taken out by my husband after work, or by my mum or sister. Just that she sometimes have to wait. Getting out is more important for a toddler than such a young baby.
I’ve only been out 4 times in the 4 weeks since my section. 3 times last week. New motherhood is bloody hard, if you don’t feel up to going out don’t. I have days where I feel a lot better and energetic and today I’m spending the day in bed with my boy as today I feel knackered and my back and tummy are sore. Trust yourself. You will venture out when ur ready ☺️
As everyone said your baby cares about being with you, doesn’t matter if it’s at home or out. However for your own benefit I would recommend to try to get out from time to time. I felt so anxious to go out originally and it becomes easier every time. More importantly I feel better after a walk outside with the baby. But see what works for you and don’t worry about right/wrong, better be content but at home than outside and stressed 💛
In my culture mum and baby don't leave house for 40 days. So find it odd that you feel bad about it lol. No need to go out at this phase if you don't want to x
You do what is best for you. She will be fine either way. I will say though with my first I was reluctant to leave the house and it made it harder as time went on. I’d always talk myself out of reasons to go out. This time round I’m trying to do the opposite and I always feel good once I’ve left even if it’s just to the shop. Xxx
I think it’s up to you and what you feel you’d like to do. I believe the most important thing for your baby is to be with you :) if going out would cheer you up / breath of fresh air and change of scenery that’s always good. You can wrap her up and she’ll be fine I’m sure. these are all the worries I have with my baby too at six weeks but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the day to get out I find. It’ll come in time I hope! I’m quite happy inside especially when the weather is crap!