One week after my son was born, I went to a big annual party my friends have...it was too soon. While there, my husband called to tell me that he and my daughter came down with terrible fevers. I was an hour away and rode home freaking out that my newborn would get it. Luckily, my brother went over and cared for them while I was en route.

My baby girl's almost six weeks old and the only social event was her aunt's birthday, where we took her with us. I think it's so weird how all these celebrities are out so soon. Why have a nanny take care of your newborn if there's no need?

My 3rd was born on a Wednesday morning, we were home from the hospital that night. My uncle died on the Friday, so the help I did have for a day went to be with my Aunt-and I'm glad she was able to, but I was on my own with the kids as my husband was at work. He came home mid afternoon, but I did pack the 3 up and get the oldest to the bus stop for lunch time and then we all picked him up after school. In there we went for a bite to eat and get a few things as we were now about to have a bunch of unexpected company in town for the funeral. We attended the funeral the following Wednesday-with the whole family. I don't think people should be going out for major events in the first few weeks after a baby's born just because they have a nanny they can leave them with. It's important time for mom and baby. So long as I'm the one feeding my baby, my baby goes with me. I think it's fine to pop out between feeds for some errands or a little me time though!

I don't party pretty much ever, so it would've been like two years after birth that I went "partying." If even then. If we're talking general gatherings, I do that whenever one pops up, if it's right after birth or weeks later.

Now if I had a schedule like a celebrity, I'm sure it'd vary with how comfortable I was, how well I was healing, if I were breastfeeding, etc. I know more than a few have the baby with them behind the scenes and leave to feed and things like that, or only stay briefly.

I didn't even leave the house for 7 weeks. It was winter and whatever is out there is not as important as my son's health. As for the first gathering...he must have been 3 months and it was my birthday.But to call it a "party" would be a stretch. I gave up partying when I found out I was going to be a mother.

I was at a bridal shower when she was 6 days old (though she did come with me) and then at the wedding (for the same bride) when she was exactly a month, it was completely fine and we had a great time. She did come with us though and was a rock star at both the wedding and the reception. I have to say I didn't look nearly as svelte though!!

Maybe I'm wrong but is there some sort of competition out there who's out after baby first? Two weeks after my child arrived I'd still CRAWL to bed every night. Good for them to have help.

I think 2 weeks is too soon. A little newborn needs their mommy!! I just went out to a wedding last night - our daughter is 6 weeks and I we were gone 3 hours. Even though my family did a terrific job, I believe it was too much for her to be away from her mommy and daddy for that long. We considered bringing her with us - but our pediatrician has been very firm about not taking her anywhere crowded for the first 2 months - she has seen too many newborns get fevers and end up in the ER or NICU with spinal taps.