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Grill
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Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I am dying to get out of the house. My BIL is having a small graduation party at his home this afternoon. It will be a combo of family and friends. Some of the family hasn't met my son yet and will no doubt be excited to hold him. My pediatrician said he can start going out between 6-8 weeks old. DS is 6 weeks, 1 day! Do you think it's too early to bring him to a family party? New mom question....I know. Please indulge me!!
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Posted 1/23/10 10:27 AM  |
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KateDevine
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I'd go
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:28 AM |
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ME75
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by KateDevine
I'd go
same here!
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:32 AM |
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Pooka
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Go out and enjoy the time with your family!
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:33 AM |
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katiebug
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I take my DS out everywhere I go, and he is only 2 weeks, so I say go 
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:35 AM |
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jprimrose
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I may be in the minority but I would not go. There are so many things going around right now, and I would not want my DS to be around so many people. If you really want to get out why not have your DH watch your DS and you just go for a couple of hours.
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:35 AM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by jprimrose
I may be in the minority but I would not go. There are so many things going around right now, and I would not want my DS to be around so many people. If you really want to get out why not have your DH watch your DS and you just go for a couple of hours.
I agree.... I'm pretty go with the flow, but being that it's also flu season, I wouldn't go. If I did go however, I would not be passing my DC around for everyone to hold.
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:37 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by jprimrose
I may be in the minority but I would not go. There are so many things going around right now, and I would not want my DS to be around so many people. If you really want to get out why not have your DH watch your DS and you just go for a couple of hours.
I agree..but again this is jmo....My dd is 5 weeks old and there have been a few functions that i have either missed or left her with my dh so i could get out for a little while
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:41 AM |
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by KateDevine
I'd go
ditto!
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:52 AM |
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brownie
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I'd go
I took DD to NYC when she was 5 weeks old
but you have to do what you're comfortable with
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:52 AM |
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jmf423
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by jprimrose
I may be in the minority but I would not go. There are so many things going around right now, and I would not want my DS to be around so many people. If you really want to get out why not have your DH watch your DS and you just go for a couple of hours.
Me neither.....every other person I know right now has a cold. This time of year so many people are sick that I would not go. Especially cause I know if it was my family everyone would be oohingg and aaahing right over the baby even if I didn't let everyone hold him.
I am pretty easy going with babies, I took DS out by 6 weeks but it was the spring, this time of year there is just too much going around for me. JMO 
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| Posted 1/23/10 10:55 AM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Yes....definately. Bring hand sanitizer. People will understand.
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| Posted 1/23/10 11:23 AM |
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AMF1115
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
go and enjoy your family. just don't let a lot of people touch his hands (first thing that goes into his mouth).
we are taking DS to a party at 8 weeks old.
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| Posted 1/23/10 11:24 AM |
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wowcoulditbe
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
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Posted by KateDevine
I'd go
ditto!
my theory is that you or dh can always bring home germs anyway so why live in a bubble? we took both girls out pretty soon (with dd#2, I took her to a funeral at 10 days old, but that was an exteme sit.)
have fun, be careful and enjoy!
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| Posted 1/23/10 11:26 AM |
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jlk51496
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I'd go too! I would just let a select few hold them...luckily they sleep a lot at that age still and hopefully you can leave your DC in the infant carrier and NO ONE will need to hold your DC
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| Posted 1/23/10 11:35 AM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I'd go, last year we took DS to a family birthday party when he was 3 weeks old. Everyone washed hands before holding him, no one kissed his face, my sister caged the dog (she is a big dog). I didn't even have to ask for any of this, I think people understand and want to protect a newborn.
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| Posted 1/23/10 11:41 AM |
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LemonHead
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I would go. I brought DD out since the beginning.
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| Posted 1/23/10 12:35 PM |
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nbc188
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by jprimrose
I may be in the minority but I would not go. There are so many things going around right now, and I would not want my DS to be around so many people. If you really want to get out why not have your DH watch your DS and you just go for a couple of hours.
Same here.
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| Posted 1/23/10 12:35 PM |
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imyself
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
I say go. I took dd out early but no one held her but me. I got a few rude comments from my bil but I could care less. My baby's health is more important then hurting someones feelings.
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| Posted 1/23/10 12:36 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Taking 6 Wk old DS to Family Party: Yay or Nay?
Posted by katiebug
I take my DS out everywhere I go, and he is only 2 weeks, so I say go
ITA! I've been taking DS everywhere with me since he was 2 weeks old.
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