I was told they won't allow the baby to go to the nursery unless medically needed.   The best part about the hospital stay last time was that my son got care and I got to sleep between feedings.  I was told "we are baby friendly, not parent friendly.  That's what family is for, to help with baby"  I'm actually really upset and discouraged about that.  I've already got a toddler and the stay in the hospital is going to be my only break from him.  My family in town who was going to take the toddler, is now going to have  major surgery right around the due date and can't help.  FML  so toddler is gonna come for the labor and delivery I guess.