when did you go out for the first time?

I was just wondering when you went out with the babies by yourself?? I have gone out with the babies only for doctor's visits and a photo session. DH and I get out every weekend with the babies, but I just feel like it is too much work right now to get them out for a quick trip somewhere. Family and friends keep asking me when I am going to get out by myself with the babies, but I don't think they realize how much work it is.

 

I think 8 weeks. I just want to give you a heads up, it's easier when they are smaller and in the infant carriers. If you think it's tough now just wait till they are in convertible seats and weigh 20+ pounds.

 

It was early on, out of necessity I'm sure! I did try to limit my trips as much as possible during those early months though. You are right, it is a lot of work!

 

I was out & about really early on because I had no choice! My husband works weird hours and I'm sure I was at the grocery store with them in the first couple of weeks. I tried to limit how long I would be out, though, just quick trips.

 

I was afraid of going out by myself up til 5months. I was terrified of them crying at the same time and not knowing what to do!! Well, the girls are 11mos now and yes, it was ALOT easier when they were smaller. I go alone with them to see my family, the mall, parks but i wont go to a restaurant and actually sit down to eat! unless i go with a family member or friend, but myself? Im not that brave!

 

I went out yesterday to costco because we needed supplies.

 

Heh DH and I still haven't been brave enough to attempt Costco with the boys *together*, forget about doing it solo! Kudos!

 

I took them out alone around 5 or 6 months old, quick trips like to the grocery store or the mall. I don't find it too bad taking them out in the stroller,
it's more coordinating around their bottles and meals, etc. Feels like I am always on a strict time limit.

 

As soon as I was cleared to drive, at 6 wks!! I even take all 4 of my kids out alone! :lol:

 

As soon as I was cleared to take my girls out in public at 8 weeks. I take all three of my kids with me out...grocery store, mall, errands, Sam's Club, park, etc. It is a lot of work, but it is worth it to me...plus it's a necessity for me since my husband works a lot and odd hours sometimes. The more you do it, the more comfortable you'll get. You'll develop exit strategies to use if necessary & you'll know the best times of days to get out with them. It's so overwhelming right now I know, but it'll get better

 

I don't think I will ever go out alone with them! LOL I am too scared. I think I will wait til they can talk and walk and also only if they are well behaved kids. I am not brave enough! LOL

 

I think it was 4 weeks. I have a 3 year old and had to pick her up from daycare. I find it easier on the days we go somewhere

 

Me too! My husband works nights and if I go anywhere I take all 4 kids. I think the first time I went out alone was when they were about 2 or 3 months old. I went to Target.

 

I didn't find it hard going out. My hubby works out of town so I am solo 85% of the time. Had to get used to it real fast since I had to get out every morning to take my oldest to prek. But prep is hard work and takes me a good 30mins+ then getting out the house is another task to conquer. But I would go crazy being cooped up so I got out of the house atleast once everyday, even if it was just a walk....made mutiple trips to the grocery store per week since I couldn't get everything in the shopping cart at once around two carriers and lugging my 5 yr old around.

 

I was climbing the walls at home all day. So, pretty much had to wait for the okay to drive and lift and then we were out a few times a week, just me and them! We would go to the mall or just to target...just to get out really. Didn't attempt grocery shopping until they were 4 months old and still haven't done resturants, at all with them!

 

Around 7-8 weeks. I took them to DH's office for lunch, and then I went to the bookstore during their nap. It was all surprising smooth and easy. You just have to go for it. The "worst" that can happen - screaming babies, dirty diapers, etc. - isn't that bad (and it's going to happen to you at some point anyway! )

 

Go now!! It's easy now! When they can talk and walk, they do!

 

Well, DH and I both work full time so the only times we can go are on the weekends. And our Costco is packed on weekends! You have to park 2 zipcodes away, and the shoppers are angry. :unknw: We barely get out alive! :lol:

 

We were told to keep them inside for 6-8 weeks but after that time had past I was out and about with them several times a week. Being inside all day is just boring. I took them on walks in different parks, walking around the mall/walmart/target, trips to sonic happy hour. Basically just anything to feel fresh air. However, you do have to think smart. Plan ahead and get things ready to go while they are napping so that once they wake up all you have to do is change and feed them and then load up. That way you get the most out of their awake (happy mood) time.

 

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Well, DH and I both work full time so the only times we can go are on the weekends. And our Costco is packed on weekends! You have to park 2 zipcodes away, and the shoppers are angry. :unknw: We barely get out alive! :lol:
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:nea: Costco Shoppers are the worst! I go week days, between Military pay-days.

 

I had a rough recovery and was in the hospital until nearly 2 weeks pp. We first went out as a family at 3 weeks, but I wasn't well enough to take them out on my own until nearly 5 weeks. After that, I took them out a few times a week, also out of necessity since I was on my own most of the time. Dh works long hours and he had to travel a lot in those first few months. It was raining a lot so taking them out was limited only to getting things we needed and running important errands. Now that the weather is nice we go out nearly every day.

It is hard work when they are tiny to get them ready since they always seem to need to be fed, burped, and changed, and the diaper bag needs to be well stocked. When they are bigger it is hard, too, but in different ways. There are always challenges. You'll find a method that works well for you, I'm sure.

 

because my girls were born in May, I'm never home! I'm a single mother and I have no one else to "be my backup" I do keep them covered so that no one can touch them (people are facisnated with twins) Not everyone is as clean as you are with your kids and some people pick their noses

I think that if it was winter I wouldn't be out as much with flu season and risk of RSV

 

The girls were about 3 1/2 months old. We ran out of diapers before DH got home from work so I HAD to go to the grocery store. It worked out great and I became a shopaholic thanks to them being so good for me from that point on! LOL I'm not kidding. Anyway, my own golden rules to follow were to:

* be sure I had all necessary item already packed way before my departure for my excursions
* be sure the girls were fed and freshly diapered
* be sure the girls were in a good mood...I NEVER went out with even one of them being grumpy..not worth the hassle!

Good luck!