Going out alone with the baby.

My issue is the car ride. Unless he’s falling asleep when we leave the house, he hates being back there alone :/ so it’s hard to plan bc I have to time it with his naps. And also YES I feel more vulnerable by myself like if I had to defend myself and protect a baby. I was never nervous about that before

Honestly I don’t know a single first time mum that hasn’t gone through this! I genuinely think the best way is just to push through, start local and easy - popping to the shops or going for a walk in a local park or just even around the block. Then work your way up to doing longer trips. Also try to get out to baby groups - you’ll find solidarity so quickly and if nothing more, you’ll witness a mum experiencing everything you dreaded having to tackle out in public and/or if your little one kicks off, the other mums will put your mind at ease that we’ve all been there!!! I find as well that if I leave it even just a day or two since getting out, I struggle again to get that momentum back but then that’s balanced with guilt of not socialising my daughter/ living Groundhog Day at home!

Either way, I hope you find some comfort that you’re not alone with that feeling!

Yes this is me 🤣 and this is my second 🤣 I don’t know what it is, but I know it will pass! I’m sure it will for you too x

My baby was born in December and I sort of set a goal to go out for ie collect a parcel from the shop. I found it easier to go out with a purpose and then it just started getting better and I got more used to it! It’s definitely still easier with someone with you but that’s what I found when I’m on my own xx

Something that helped me was parking right in front of the store and going to the store when it was busy so it would ease my mind for a worst case scenario someone would see I would also try and park near a camera as well! I would get the stroller set up first before getting my babe out the car and I still do so!