Going to cottage right after baby is born...

Binky_Muffin

I have a question for experienced moms out there. Am I crazy to want to go to my cottage right after the baby is born? The baby is due January 16, 2014. DH plans on taking two weeks off of work. I like the idea of recovering at my cottage because people wouldn't just drop by because it is 100km away from my city.

The cottage is fully winterized. We have running water and electricity. It has all of the comforts of home. The only difference is that it's located on a lake in a very small community. There is a general store close by that sells basic items such as food and medication. We could always drive back to town if we really needed something.

I would also have the internet hooked up out there since I plan on spending lot's of time there during my 1 year mat leave.

I would love nothing more than to be out there with my hubby, new baby and animals.

missxlisa

Sounds awesome! I personally can't stand all the visitors that invite themselves over after the baby is born. I am much more comfortable having privacy while I rest and recover!

Plooty222

yea it sounds crazy BRILLANT! I'm not sure how immunizations work, or how much snow you get; how far away from the doctors office / hospital would you be? That would be my only concern. I am already worried that I am going to be overwhelmed by my family (and my husbands family) after our daughter is born. I'm probably going to look awful and I'm going to want to sort things out (breast feeing, bonding, etc) before everyone starts coming over.

I think you've got the perfect solution!

DawnieB1977

Sounds fantastic! So long as you're not too far away from a hospital/doctor surgery then I'd say go for it.

Here in England we have a community midwife come out to our house a few times, and then a health visitor takes over, all in the first couple of weeks, so if we have any problems they can deal with it. My first child lost 30% of his birth weight for example and I had to start giving him formula. Without a check-up I wouldn't have been aware that he'd lost so much, especially as he was my first.

So, I'd arrange to have some sort of check-up for your baby while you're there.

Binky_Muffin

I would be a little over 100km away from the hospital and pharmacy. However, there is a nurse practionner in the community where my cottage is located. There is no pharmacy. However, I'm sure the pharmacy could deliver medication in need-be.

VeronicaanddMatt0605

I think that sounds great. I would prepare the place for baby ahead of time so you aren't doing that when you are trying to recover. If you have a normal delivery and healthy baby medical care is pretty much unnecessary. Enjoy the time bonding and peaceful recovery.

TheLaser

As long as the cottage is set up for the baby, I think it sounds like heaven.

Things to think about from my own experience:
You might also want to check if there is an IBCLC or someone very knowledgeable about breastfeeding around, in case you are planning on doing that and encounter some issues. I had many difficulties establishing breastfeeding, and if you need supplies like nipple cream (for sore nipples) or a nipple shield or parts for a pump, it could be expensive and agonizing until they arrive by mail.
I tore a lot and it helped to have pre-frozen pads soaked with witch's hazel to soothe for a few days -you might want to have the freezer stocked with some.
Food -is your husband going to be preparing all of the food? Again, a freezer stock comes in handy, especially if people aren't coming by to visit you and dropping off food.