Feeling housebound

seattlemama · May 21st, 2008, 13:32 PM

I absolutely love being home with my little guy but its so hard to not get out and do things. It has been really nice here the last few days and I just wanted to get out and about and enjoy the sun, we went for a small walk, but Im not supposed to do much walking. And he has been really fussy lately, he has really bad gas a lot of the time so he will just scream until he toots or poops... can get really frustrating because I cant help him but hold him and that doesnt help. So because he has been so fussy I cant seem to even get dressed during the day let alone get out of the house! I am starting to feel a bit of cabin fever.

Is anyone else feeling this way?

JennyLynn512 · May 21st, 2008, 14:11 PM

Valerie is still only a week and 3 days old, but I am beginning to feel this way, also. My DH leaves for work in the morning and returns at night and I am home with her all day long, not really able to go anywhere or do much of anything. Like you said, don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE being home with her all the time, but I'm ready for the days where I can take her to the store with me or feel physically ready to go for a walk late afternoon. I guess just doing something would be good right now. She's a great baby and sleeps and eats great during the day, but with the c-section I'm still sore and having bladder issues so I'm slow with getting around.

It'll get better!

Margerle · May 21st, 2008, 14:28 PM

mickey · May 21st, 2008, 15:13 PM

I also felt like this from time to time when Juleika was a newborn!

but I always cheered myself up with the thought, how lucky I am to be a mummy and not to have to go to work

and don't worry, hun, when he is a little bit older you can do many things with him

and let's be honest, as well soon enough, in their teens they don't want to be with the parents anymore, but want to explore their own way

so, just enjoy the time with him you have together

luckyme225 · May 21st, 2008, 15:24 PM

I can't wait for the days where I can get up, shower, and do my makeup again.

marley2580 · May 21st, 2008, 15:34 PM

re the wind, have you tried some baby massage? It can be really good for wind problems

xxleannexx · May 22nd, 2008, 08:38 AM

i still feel like this and summer is 5 weeks old, her feeds are still all over the place at the mo but we have changed her milk today so hopefully it will settle her more in between feeds and we can then get out and do more!

BeckyBoo · May 22nd, 2008, 08:40 AM

I felt like this when I had my son. When I got the confidence to go out after a few weeks, nothing could stop me.

cheeky_carrie · May 22nd, 2008, 09:56 AM

I know what you mean with this lovely weather all ive wanted to do was get LO in the buggy and go for a walk

but I cant due to being in car crash at 20 weeks PG (wont go into boring detail ) but Im still suffering the after effects and still using a stick, its horrible feeling like your stuck in the house 24-7

im sure things will get better

seattlemama · May 22nd, 2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckyme225

I can't wait for the days where I can get up, shower, and do my makeup again.

I treasure the days I actually have time to brush my teeth before my husband gets home!

May 21st, 2008, 13:32 PM	#1
seattlemama Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,718	Feeling housebound I absolutely love being home with my little guy but its so hard to not get out and do things. It has been really nice here the last few days and I just wanted to get out and about and enjoy the sun, we went for a small walk, but Im not supposed to do much walking. And he has been really fussy lately, he has really bad gas a lot of the time so he will just scream until he toots or poops... can get really frustrating because I cant help him but hold him and that doesnt help. So because he has been so fussy I cant seem to even get dressed during the day let alone get out of the house! I am starting to feel a bit of cabin fever. Is anyone else feeling this way?

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May 21st, 2008, 14:11 PM	#2
JennyLynn512 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,103	Valerie is still only a week and 3 days old, but I am beginning to feel this way, also. My DH leaves for work in the morning and returns at night and I am home with her all day long, not really able to go anywhere or do much of anything. Like you said, don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE being home with her all the time, but I'm ready for the days where I can take her to the store with me or feel physically ready to go for a walk late afternoon. I guess just doing something would be good right now. She's a great baby and sleeps and eats great during the day, but with the c-section I'm still sore and having bladder issues so I'm slow with getting around. It'll get better!

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May 21st, 2008, 14:28 PM	#3
Margerle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 2,698

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May 21st, 2008, 15:13 PM	#4
mickey Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South-East London Posts: 1,637	I also felt like this from time to time when Juleika was a newborn! but I always cheered myself up with the thought, how lucky I am to be a mummy and not to have to go to work and don't worry, hun, when he is a little bit older you can do many things with him and let's be honest, as well soon enough, in their teens they don't want to be with the parents anymore, but want to explore their own way so, just enjoy the time with him you have together

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May 21st, 2008, 15:24 PM	#5
luckyme225 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 6,111	I can't wait for the days where I can get up, shower, and do my makeup again.

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May 21st, 2008, 15:34 PM	#6
marley2580 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Forfar Posts: 6,098	re the wind, have you tried some baby massage? It can be really good for wind problems

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May 22nd, 2008, 08:38 AM	#7
xxleannexx Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lichfield, UK Posts: 1,277	i still feel like this and summer is 5 weeks old, her feeds are still all over the place at the mo but we have changed her milk today so hopefully it will settle her more in between feeds and we can then get out and do more!

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May 22nd, 2008, 08:40 AM	#8
BeckyBoo Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland. Posts: 4,934	I felt like this when I had my son. When I got the confidence to go out after a few weeks, nothing could stop me.

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May 22nd, 2008, 09:56 AM	#9
cheeky_carrie Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,047	I know what you mean with this lovely weather all ive wanted to do was get LO in the buggy and go for a walk but I cant due to being in car crash at 20 weeks PG (wont go into boring detail ) but Im still suffering the after effects and still using a stick, its horrible feeling like your stuck in the house 24-7 im sure things will get better

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