Can I Bring My Newborn to Conference?

[ChefBeckyD]

I haven't been to conference, hopefully going this year, but I'm sure your age has a lot to do with it. Take no offense, but I am a hell of a lot younger (ok, i've never met anyone in PC my age!!!) than most PC people, not to mention people who have kids in general. I was fine within 2 weeks of having my son, and starting a stroller class, and I was 2 weeks post baby, and was kicking everyone's behind in the class when their kids were like 2.
So it really has a lot to do with that too...

I have a new recruit who just turned 20, and has a 19 week old baby. I also have a consultant under me who was 19 when she signed.

 

[chefbritt]

I haven't been to conference, hopefully going this year, but I'm sure your age has a lot to do with it. Take no offense, but I am a hell of a lot younger (ok, i've never met anyone in PC my age!!!) than most PC people, not to mention people who have kids in general. I was fine within 2 weeks of having my son, and starting a stroller class, and I was 2 weeks post baby, and was kicking everyone's behind in the class when their kids were like 2.
So it really has a lot to do with that too...

I am close to your age. I signed right after my 19th birthday, and I'll be turning 21 in May. My recruiter was 21 when she signed me. So there are others out there!

 

[jennjenn71706]

holy crap, here I am thinking I'm the only one!!! Well, probably the only one in Colorado!

 

[wadesgirl]

We had a director in our group who promoted when she was only 20 - 6 months into signing with PC. They are out there! I cannot say I'm that young any more but I'm still in my mid 20's

 

[lacychef]

I agree that it's up to you. I'm pretty sure you can get the registration refunded (-$50 I think) if you don't go.
I think each person handles having a baby differently. I had my first when I was 19, had a c-section, & was miserable for several weeks. I had my second when I was 23, had natural delivery, & was pretty much fine by the end of the first week. Also, with my first, I didn't want to take her anywhere for several months; but with my second it was only a couple weeks! Just do what's best for you & your family!
Oh, & I was 22 when I signed with PC.

 

[chunkysalsa]

Last year 2006 we had our fourth. She was born June 1st and I was in Wave 1 of conference. She was 5 weeks old and I was breastfeeding. My husband came with me to conference. I pumped milk for him at the hotel and in the nursing mother's room. He never came to McCormick until the last day to walk through the Product Showcase room with me (where they would not let us take the stroller).

I gotta say, I didn't get any less sleep than I normally do. With my girlfriends we are up talking at all hours of the night and I wake up after only 4-5 hours of sleep (if that). So, you kinda have to know yourself. Is this your first baby? After my first, I don't think I would've tried it because I didn't know what to expect. Now I signed my agreement when our 3rd was 10 days old, so I guess that tells you a little something. I never let my life stop just because we were having a baby. That is how you lose yourself!

Anyhoo...do what you feel is best for you and your family. Just know that it can be done and it is not that difficult. I have a Medela pump (backpack style) for sale if you're interested! That sucker (no pun intended) is efficient and relatively painfree! (love your name btw...chunkysalsa!)

Thanks for the encouragement. I will turn 28 the first day of conference...haha... so I am not old by any means. My husband ont he other hand....

No but seriously, I think I will plan on going because I tell ya what, if I don't register or anything and I am feeling just fabulous by conference (well perhaps not fabulous), I will want to severely kick my own rump for not at least giving it a chance.

And yes, I would be interested in the pump... feel free to email me with specs at [email protected].

Thanks!:balloon:

 

[Chef Stacy Edwards]

I was 6 mos. PG when I went to NC my first Yr and walked I was not about to miss it. Could of waited till Leadership but you won't have your team or other consultant sisters there to cheer you on. So I was walking stage that day.. It was pure torture for me I almost got dragged by a Taxi the first night going to Rain Forest Cafe and that took my Hip out so the next 3 days I was hurting but it is ALOT of walking that is for sure. I can say this even after Bed rest when I got back till my son was born the end of Oct. I would not have missed it, and have not missed one since.
I did miss Leadership that Jan after he was born tho the only one I have ever missed, it was to much for me to take in after that.

You know yourself and what you can do so do what you feel is good for you and that precious baby your having.

 

[karaboo2]

Thanks for the encouragement. I will turn 28 the first day of conference...haha... so I am not old by any means. My husband ont he other hand....

No but seriously, I think I will plan on going because I tell ya what, if I don't register or anything and I am feeling just fabulous by conference (well perhaps not fabulous), I will want to severely kick my own rump for not at least giving it a chance.

And yes, I would be interested in the pump... feel free to email me with specs at [email protected].

Thanks!:balloon:

I don't know if it is an option in the US, but in Canada we can still register AT conference ... we just don't necessarily get our main choices for the sessions. Yes, you would be sacrificing the early bird rate, but it is still an option for you ... that way you can really see how you feel after the baby comes, and decide from there what to do.