How are we supposed to get out of the house with a newborn?

[imissmascara]

DS is 2.5 weeks old. I had a c section and am starting to be able to go out for a little bit. But I think we are missing something.

There is a craft market on today in the village that we thought we could go to. But…

DS was late to settle last night so we got up at about 9:30am.
Then he needed a change and to get dressed
Then he had a mammoth feed
DH took DS while I had a quick shower. By the time I came out of the shower, DS was asleep.

He’s been asleep since. And we’re not supposed to wake a sleeping baby. He’s grizzling now though so when he wakes up he is going to need to be changed again, then fed to soothe him.

4pm will be here before we know it and it’s another day we haven’t managed to leave the house.

What are we missing?

Disagree entirely. Babies have to fit into your routine, otherwise you'd never get anything done.

As this thread shows, some people really need and want to get out and about with a newborn whereas others really need to just settle in to chilling with a TV series, constant breastfeeding and napping when the baby naps. Just follow your instincts OP. Some days I could cope with going out and others I really couldn't!