too soon to leave newborn?

[blessedx2]

I am being induced on Saturday the 29th and we have a work xmas party to attend the 13th at a casino. We would be gone probably 4-5 hours. Do you think thats too long to be away from our newborn? We are bottle feeding so thats not an issue. My fiance really wants me to go, its for his work and we always have a good time and the company gives away money and awesome prizes. We won a dvd player and 300$ without even gambling last year. They also provide a free hotel room but we declined that and were just thinking of attending the banquet. But I'm not sure. I might stil be bleeding and in pain, or just exhausted. But we have to rsvp by friday. Or I would play it by ear. What do you ladies think?

[tink0428]

That may be pushing it.... You probably won't be feeling to up to it and I know I wasn't able to be away from my son the first couple of months but if you really want to support your fiance and he has to go then it's worth a try that's really a personal decision just know your not any better or less of a mommy no matter what you decide because feeling guilty for every decision seems to happen instantly after having a child lol

[mummainoz]

My friend came to my wedding 3wks postpartum and lasted the whole ceremony and reception. I don't know how she did it because I tired pretty quickly for weeks after having my son. It might be a case of seeing how you feel on the day but I don't think it's completely impossible.

[blessedx2]

Thank you. I told him to rsvp and if I dont feel like going when the time comes, I won't. Good to know I'm not being bashed for even considering it, so thank you.

[wickedxchick]

Maybe you can go for a little bit . Ive been feeling weak and whenever im ready to go home ill go no matter what.  Even if its in the middle of a movie.  As long as you have someone you can trust with your baby youll be fine. Hope it works out

[bee701]

Go! My baby is now 1m 18d & I'm exclusively breastfeeding, at 7 d I went out for dinner with my husband, I pumped & left her with grandma.keep doing you and being the best mom you can be without attracting depression. Go on! Get ur hair and nails done and go have a ball with yours.

[Mariluvv]

It's only for a couple of hours I don't think it's a bad idea and plus time goes by really fast you'll be back before you know it... Have fun hopefully you win lots of prices :)