Going out

Yes defo! No one seems to understand how much planning goes into going out, especially if you're seeing people and want baby to be awake for them. I've got a baby class this afternoon and having to plan their feeds and naps is not fun, especially when he's not napping when he's supposed to 😩

We haven’t been out much in the heat. For me personally it’s not worth the added stress when it’s not necessary I don’t think. Just lots of cool play and fans at home.

Even when it’s not hot it’s too much for us to go out, fitting it around her sleeps is so much work. And nobody understands so just thinks I’m being awkward.

Yes 100% feel guilty at the same time because he needs the fresh air and interaction. But my god it is tiring to even think about leaving lol

I found doing things on my own with the LO to be the best thing to do. We see people sometimes, and we go swimming weekly.

I always do things after his first nap, so I know I have a few hours of him awake and happy. I pack some food for him to have for lunch and then we go out, even if it's just to the coffee shop or supermarket

I try and make sure I go for a walk every day but actually planning to go out like to attempt a small food shop (I call it a supermarket sweep 😂😂😂😂) or anything really is just hard or you try and do it in there wake window 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️I'm the same it gets tough lonely and makes you feel a bit down when you don't go out so I try to or even try two walks a day x

Yesterday we played in the garden with some water and toys but still feel bad for not going out properly 🤷‍♀️

Sometimes it doesn’t feel worth it, I totally understand what you mean. By the time I’ve packed the bags, got us both ready, sorted the car out etc. I can’t be bothered sometimes. I’ve found it’s getting easier as she’ll go a bit longer between naps and bottles now and I’m getting used to it more. Honestly I force myself or sometimes I can go all week without leaving our village. We walk twice a day but it’s not really the same as going out out. I’ve forced myself to book baby swim classes and a music group as I find entertaining her at home all day exhausting too. Not sure what’s worse - it’s all hard isn’t it!

I think you get used to it after a while and as above she's now got 3-4 hours before naps so finding I can do more. Bag is almost always packed just needs checking and extras adding each time, pack her a little lunch bag night before or morning while she's napping and bottle ready to take out and get out the door as soon as awake. I try sometimes to drive during her 1st nap but I know she doesn't sleep as well so expect a grumpier baby earlier. I try and get home for 2nd nap or again drive, she's more likely to sleep in the car after a busy day. She loves to socialise and takes the pressure off me to find things to do all day.

My partner on the other hand finds it really hard to get himself sorted, her sorted and get the timings right and get out at a good time as he hasn't done it often on his own.