To have a newborn and a hobby?

[loudnoises1]

So I restarted my weekly hobby this week at a new group I've not been to before.
When introducing myself, I mentioned that I have a 7 week old DD and 3/4 people made comments about how shocked they were that I would be away from her for 2 hours a week to do this hobby.

Are these people batshit mum shamers or am I missing something? Surely 2 hours a week without me isn't going to bother her?? And might keep me sane

I also agree with pps that judgment often stems from jealously. If the women who commented have DC you might have made them feel inadequate if they weren’t as “capable” when their DC were newborns. Ignore either way OP.

Not sure if I always believe men who say they "aren't allowed" to parent or do housework, but I agree that the mother never going out can contribute to this dynamic. It's healthier and easier if an attitude of "both parents are equally capable and responsible" is cultivated from day 1.

Celebelly I wasnt having a pop at you, great that your baby accepts a bottle, as I said I wish I had ignored advice!

My friend spent a load of money on Minbies etc and her LO ended up only using a £1.50 Tesco job so at least your getting the use out of them!!