5 Weeks Old ~ Baby Social Hour
This week Quinn and I made our way to Good Sam Hospital to hang out with a bunch of new Mom’s and babies (Mommy and Me). In my true fashion, I was nervous and apprehensive about going – up until the minute we left. However, I’ve been told by a number of friends what a great time these “groups” are… so alas, I filled Quinn’s tummy, changed her diaper and we were off.
As we walked into the group, I was instantly pleased we’d decided to come. I look around and I see about 20 babies cooing, crying, mom’s breastfeeding, babies being changed, babies being stripped naked to be weighed by mom… It was really wonderful! I found an open spot on the floor, kicked off my shoes and Quinn and I settled in. Before I knew it, mom’s were discussing topics ranging from newborn sleep patterns to the amount of milk people are pumping and storing… It was wonderful. The next hour and a half was relaxing yet chaotic at the same time. 15 different discussions and crying babies all at once… 
While Quinn is slowly seeing more and more of this world, whenever I (we) take her to a public setting (restaurant, grocery store, etc.) I have the looming fears of, “what if she cries?”… or “what if she gets hungry?”… Now, I know the logical answers to these questions, but the thought of having to respond to these demands in public still brings me anxiety. However, during Mommy and Me, I discovered this might just be my cure-all for this anxiety… It’s like a real-life situation that is “practice” with Quinn. Throwing a fit?? No big deal… You’re hungry?? Let’s eat… Poopy diaper?? Drop ‘em baby!!
Don’t get the wrong idea folks — next time we’re eating out and my child “relieves” herself, we’ll politely excuse ourselves and make our way to the ladies room.
