ok..i need HONEST opinions please..

ok..went to dr today and told me if i dont have the baby by next appt..they will induce me by thurs /fri.ok..my problem is sat. the 15th we planned a surprise 30th for my dh brother at his mom's house..now my ? is..say i do go on wed..thurs..then i would be out of the hospital with a 1-2 day old..what do you girls think the chances of me wanting or being able to go to this party..? or my dh.? my mil lives 5 houses down from us and will have a pack and play at her house..do you think i will even be functional? this is my 1st baby so i dont know what i'll feel like..i know im feeling great now..but not too sure after baby..i really want dh at least to go.but my sil thinks he would be too tied up with being around me and baby..what do you think? thanks i feel like im trying to be superwoman...

Re: ok..i need HONEST opinions please..

I think a 1-2 day old baby- should not be at a party (IMO) with a bunch of people and all there germs (Im a germaphobe though)

I also think that if you have the option to leave the baby home with someone- You will not wanna leave your DC.

Also- I think- thats a little soon- you'll prob be exhausted, trying to get adjusted etc....

As far as your DH- If he wanted to walk down 5 houses say hello- get something to eat- I think thats fine- just make sure he brings you back some food ESP. a piece of cake!

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Posted by Princessmaris

I think a 1-2 day old baby- should not be at a party (IMO) with a bunch of people and all there germs (Im a germaphobe though)

I also think that if you have the option to leave the baby home with someone- You will not wanna leave your DC.

Also- I think- thats a little soon- you'll prob be exhausted, trying to get adjusted etc....

As far as your DH- If he wanted to walk down 5 houses say hello- get something to eat- I think thats fine- just make sure he brings you back some food ESP. a piece of cake!

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I think it is definitely too early to take your baby to a party. As for yourself, even if you have the baby on Thursday and there are no complications, you may not be in the party mood. You will definitely be hurting and, most likely, exhausted. Your husband can go by himself and, after his brother arrives and is surprised, I am sure no one will be upset if he leaves early. Don't try to push yourself too fast. Childbirth is no day at the beach and you need to be as rested as you can to care for your baby.

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When you get your head out of your butt , you also may need to realize you may still be in the hospital. Just because you're induced doesn't mean you have a v-birth. (sorry, just preparing you)

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You also have to think of the fact that you may need a c-section which would require you a longer hospital stay.

My suggestion would be to keep an open mind and be realistic. I know I would not have been up for a party 1-2 days pp but definitely a piece of cake.

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Posted by nrthshgrl

When you get your head out of your butt , you also may need to realize you may still be in the hospital. Just because you're induced doesn't mean you have a v-birth. (sorry, just preparing you)

Re: ok..i need HONEST opinions please..

You can also tell your doc that you arent going to be induced until that Monday as long as all is going well with the baby, fluid levels etc. it still is your decision