FTM - is being this anxious/worried normal?!

[SurpriseBub]

I stayed home for weeks- partly because I wasn't up to it, and partly because my in laws scared us about taking a little baby out into the germy world. I kind of wish they hadn't done that, as it has meant I still feel apprehensive about doing some things that lots of parents do without a second thought! If you don't feel up to it, then there is no need to tackle big trips out- hopefully that will be comfortable for you in a few weeks. My advice would be not to just stay inside, though. That can get very isolating, and you may end up feeling that you *can't* go out (you can absolutely handle this parenting thing!) so, why not skip big outings for the moment, but (if you feel physically up to it) do make sure you go for a walk or do something outside of the house (and ideally a bit social when possible!) every day.