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Originally Posted by ISUKappa

You can recuperate but still leave the house, you just need to take it slower/easier. And, if you're concerned about your baby's health, you can limit contact with strangers, even outside the house. Seriously, try staying at home, not ever leaving your house, for three or four weeks. While you're at it, sleep in two or three 30-45 minute streches throughout the day. Also, set your alarm to go off at 12:00 am, 3:00 am and 5:30 am, each time staying awake for 30-45 minutes. Have your cat (or dog) constantly make noise. Don't change your clothes and maybe get a shower in every 3rd day. You will go stir-crazy. It's important new mothers get out of the house for even a short while, for their own benefit, and by relation, their baby's.

Abso-damn-lutely. I was out and about with DS when he was a week old. He's as healthy as the proverbial horse. I would have lost my mind having to stay home for weeks on end. I had enough problems without adding that to it. My SIL did not leave the house for 6 weeks, with both of her kids. Both my nephews are constantly sick. Go figure.