Can't Seem to Get Out of the House with New Baby

Hi J.,
It is hard at first but keep doing it. I take my baby bjorn and he loves to be in that when he gets fussy. Have a bottle ready in case he screams and dont worry about the people around you. If they have had a baby then they know what it feels like! Maybe for grocery shopping , feed your baby at home and go right after you feed the baby that might help too. Good Luck !

Dear J.,
I remember feeling like that!! My son will be 2 years old in 2 weeks and it is still hard getting out of the house but for different reasons. Just do it. I found that taking my son out of the house was the only thing that kept me sane. My son seemed to be awful at home (always fussy, crying). I started going to the mall a lot. It was stimulating for him and then the white noise of the mall seemed to soothe him. My favorite baby friendly mall is International in the West Shore Area. There are comfy chairs all throught he mall for those tines when you needs to stop and very baby friendly bathrooms with nursing/ feedind areas in the department stores. My second favorite mall for babies is Citrus Park for similar reasons and their family bathroom section.
Soon your son will take more naps. I suggest getting a copy of "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child." It was a lifesaver for me. The author explains age and readiness for naps and sleeping through the night, etc. Good luck and YES it does get easier and more fun. I also suggest letting your husband take your son for a while so you can shop uninterupted. K.

Ditto on all the advice the other Mom gave. Citrus Mall has a brand new family bathroom area that is wonderful. And yes, just get out and do it - it will make you both feel better. Also, a real life saver for me is Dinner Done! They make great meals that you can either drop in and buy frozen or they deliver. Great for those first weeks when its hard to even find time for a shower much less shopping and cooking! Check them out on the web. Good luck and it does get easier! :-)

Hi J.,
It really is rough those first couple of months. I go to a mom's group in hyde park. It helped me meet some really nice moms, get advice and get out of the house and it's free! If you want the info on it e-mail me, ____@____.com Luck!
A.

It is hard at first, until you can get a rutine established. for a couple of days write down when he naps, eats, sleeps, poops...etc. Then see if he is calm after an eating, or takes a nap, if so time where you go right after he eats to the grocery store. Or just go so early in the morning when there is hardly anybody there and they wont notice a fussing baby. You could also have your husband come along to help...