What to do?

[KiansMummy]

Hi me and my babys dad split up when i was about 8 weeks pregnant, my son is 2 week old tomorrow, and has seen his dad 3 times each time asleep, for an hour at a time. Fob text me and asked if he could take Kian to meet his dad and littel sister on his own. The thing is though I'm breastfeeding Kian and I don't feel comfortable with him taking him on his own as baby is still very young, and fob won't have a clue what to do with him if he starts crying, I've no idea what to do, any ideas? Thanks xx

 

[bloodbinds]

Ohh, that is a tough one hun. You'll have to nicely explain to him that because you are breastfeeding you have to stick to a routine which he can't disrupt (i used this excuse, lol) Tell him either you can come with him, or they can come to you, otherwise they will have to wait a while longer x

 

[gemabee]

yeh at 2 week old jus explain to him that its too soon to be takin him out of his happy nd safe routine... even if jus for a few hours.
my lo will not be leavin my side until he's a few month old atleast xx

 

[suzanne108]

If you don't feel comfortable with it then its a no straightaway.

Doesn't matter whether you are BFing or not - but it is a good excuse

 

[LittleMadam]

Just offer to go with or have them over to you. Nothing wrong with being amicable as you do have a mutual interest.

 

[teal]

I agree with Suzanne - whether you're breastfeeding or not if you don't feel comfortable then just say no.

If you feel comfortable going with Kian or having them come to you then go for it.

2 weeks is really young for a baby to be away from his mum

 

[billy2mm]

i agree with everyone else - say nicely "as i am bf'ing he cant be away from me as i would need to feed him if he wakes up and he is not quite in an established feeding routine yet so i will need to come with you or if its easier they can come round here and if you want privacy i can stay in the kitchen/my bedroom for most of the time"