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Am I being too cautious?

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preggersshock · 05/01/2013 15:33

I have a 10 week old daughter, she's quite clingy and we over did the visits over Christmas, she was over stimulated & over handled and it only just getting back into some kind of routine.

She unfortunately is quite colicky and we have struggled with her this week. We had planned our 1st night out tonight with friends however I think it's a bad idea, it's not fair on my little girl to be left with her grandparents when even I struggle to settle her, hubby thinks I am being too cautious, I on the other hand think she is too young, in a few weeks when she is over the colic then yes - am I being over protective?

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nickelbabylyinginamanger · 05/01/2013 15:35

no, you're being a good parent of a tiny tiny baby.

your DH is being harsh, but if you've just spent a week with relatives, it might have rubed off

LoopsInHoops · 05/01/2013 15:38

Depends. Do you feel like you need a night out? Does DH? Because she will be fine. It might do you the world of good. :)

SecretSquirrels · 05/01/2013 15:38

Do what feels best to you. If you don't think you'll enjoy the night out don't go. Life can go on hold for a bit when you have a tiny baby.

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3ForMe · 05/01/2013 15:39

Go with your instinct

You won't enjoy yourself you're worrying about your baby anyway

BackforGood · 05/01/2013 15:42

What Loops said.
If you want to go out, then your dd will be fine.

Equally, if you have overdone it and are finding life a bit difficult at the moment and would be happier staying at home, then that is fine too. 10 weeks is really no time at all in adjusting to becoming a Mum, you need to take care of yourself in whatever way you think will do you the most good.

YoSaffBridge · 05/01/2013 15:47

This isn't something that anyone else can decide for you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going out for a few hours of quality time with your DH and your friends and leaving your baby with loving grandparents. There is also absolutely nothing wrong with not going out if you don't feel up for it and think you will be worrying about your baby the whole time.

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preggersshock · 05/01/2013 16:47

Thanks all, we are not going! Too soon, she is too tiny and as you say I would only spend all evening feeling bad about it & worrying! Night in, film & pizza

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