Easter.....

[Shanz04]

So my family and my boyfriends family always have get togethers for holidays. We are due on March 25 and with Easter being April 5 there is a good chance baby will only be a few days old. We haven't made a firm decision yet but we are thinking she will be to new to take out around our families and all the other kids. I am really concerned about the babys immune system cause I have an auto immune disease and my immune system is compromised. Am I wrong for not wanting her to be out so young?

[AshleyB1221]

No. You are not wrong! You do not need to take your baby out until you feel comfortable

[AshleyB1221]

I am not due until April 11, but the doctor said to plan to go in the next wk or 2 b.c I'm already contracting and 50% effaced. My family celebrates Passover April 4 and Easter April 5, I'm already having to explain to them that I do not know if I will be there. Everything depends on the baby and how I am feeling.  Just use your own judgement!!

[Shanz04]

Thank you!  I don't feel like I am wrong either however according to a few family members I am a bad mother because keeping my baby locked up in the house is just going to make her sick all the time. Idk I hate people being so judgemental but she is my baby and I have the right to make whatever parenting choices I feel. It makes me not even want to be around my family

[AshleyB1221]

I couldn't agree more! Ive heard that except for going to your first dr apt you are supposed to keep your baby inside for the first 2 wks because it will build up their immune system. Also, idk where you live, but with the crazy up and down Temps here in Massachusetts I don't want my baby out in this and chance getting sick. If your family can not be supportive of your decision than that's their problem and I wouldn't let them around until they can understand where you are coming from

[tink0428]

It's not wrong baby is to new to be out and about I actually don't take my kids out until their 2 months old  and have had their shots since neither of them have breastfed it's your decision don't feel bad if you miss the festivities one year it's worth it for baby's health

[tink0428]

My in laws said i was ridiculous because i wouldn't take my baby's out and because I make them wash their hands before touching them lol and that's crap that they get sick from being inside my son didn't get his first cold until he was a year and a half old

[Shanz04]

Thanks for the support ladies. i am being super emotional over this though I have no desire to go hang out with people who hate me and try to push my buttons to see how far I bend before I snap. There is a long history of this occuring. I am just cutting them off. I need supportive people in my life and telling me I am a terrible mother before my child is even born is not what I need in my life.

[christinah90]

No when I had my daughter my doctor told me to wait at least a month before taking her out nd about except for baby's doctor alts

[tastiizombii]

I was told with both my previous that as long as baby is healthy you can start taking them out as soon as you are ready, with precautions of course.

But you said you have an immune disease and worried for baby...I wouldn't feel bad for keeping her home for a while. Family should understand, if they don't, tough cookies. Do whats best mommy.