Whether you're excited or nervous, going out solo with your baby for the first time is bound to be a new adventure [1]. You paint a picture in your mind of what you think it will be like, but chances are it won't even come close. You struggle to find your routine [2] those first few weeks (and months!), and that's OK! It will probably be filled with a few ups and downs, but it will all help prepare you for the craziness that is parenthood [3]. Keep reading for 15 GIFs that perfectly capture your first solo outing with your little one.

You'll Use Every Body Part to Carry Stuff

The circus has nothing on parenthood, especially when it comes to the juggling act. Going out with a newborn on your own is a show all in itself. Be prepared to use every body part imaginable to carry all the stuff you and your little one will need!

You'll Definitely Still Forget Something

Ever get that feeling you're forgetting something? Trying to get out the door for your first solo outing definitely takes a lot! If you think you're forgetting something, you probably are, but as long as it's not the baby, just let it go. It'll be fine.

Your Baby Will Have Less Than Ideal Poop Timing

You can bet your last dollar that the baby will either poop as you pull out of the driveway or as soon as you sit down to lunch with your best friend. Make sure you packed that changing pad because finding a changing table can be a chore.

You'll Drop Everything

It could be because you're trying to juggle everything or it could be because you're stressed or nervous, but you'll probably drop a lot of stuff. Just wait and see how much talent you really have as you balance the bags (and the baby) while picking up your dropped items. You'll be pretty impressed.

You'll Suddenly Become a Germophobe

That excitement to get out of the house will be fleeting when you start to think about all the germs surrounding your sweet little baby. Baby wipes, hand sanitizer, and every other germ-reducing product will be your new best friends.

There Will Be a Major Meltdown

At some point, the baby will start to cry. And, believe me, it'll probably be the loudest, most heart-wrenching meltdown you've ever seen from them. They will definitely play to the crowd and have you ready to pull your hair out.

You'll Get Dirty Looks (That You Should Happily Ignore)

Whether it's the blood curdling screams, the baby spit-up, or the foul odor coming from that diaper you haven't changed yet, get ready to catch a few dirty looks. Not everyone likes babies, but don't let those dirty looks get the best of you. You've got this!

Bubble Wrap Suddenly Seems Like a Great Wardrobe Option

While you may have once laughed at parents who put their babies in very intensely protective bubbles, you'll quickly realise why they did. As you bump the stroller into that store display or trip over something while carrying the baby, you'll start to consider investing in some bubble wrap to protect that little one.