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To not take baby outside?

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poppypod · 18/08/2020 09:18

I'm a new mum to a 6 month old and we never go out. I feel guilty a lot because other mums I know seem to take their babies out on walks/activities every single day but I just can't seem to find the motivation. We usually leave the house once during the week for a walk/park/shop and then we go out at the weekends visiting family and spending time with my husband. But that's it. Should I be getting out more? I think it's partially anxiety and partially just laziness because getting us both ready is such a faff. There's also now Covid to add to the mix. I never went out much before becoming a mum and in the past having a busier schedule has caused me to become depressed. I'm simply not a very social creature and the outside world/other people are draining. The thing is, I don't know anybody else who is like this? Am I alone!? I feel guilty and I'm worried about the effects it might have on my child.

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poppypod · 18/08/2020 18:51

PS. We went shopping today. Star hahaha

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footprintsintheslow · 18/08/2020 19:49

I don't think going out everyday is nice at all. It's about the contrast for me (and we are all different). I've loved lockdown for instance but I did still go for walks and we are like you and are lucky to have a garden.

Mum guilt is a nightmare and we should all try to cut it out completely. But there is a balance to be had here which it sounds like you are aiming for.

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