Mom coming for three weeks after birth?

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So my mom is coming to the hospital when I'm in labor and then staying at our house for about three weeks. She currently lives really far from us. I'm a FTM. I was originally thinking this would be helpful to have her. But now I'm wondering if my husband and I will really get to bond with the baby? And wondering if it'll be really helpful to have my mom or if it will be overwhelming? What do you ladies think? Also my mom is non-intrusive, sweet, and pretty "go- with-the-flow". She has opinions but never forces them on anyone. Which is nice.

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Personally I would welcome my mammas help. After 5 kids I'm sure she knows what to do..

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It's nice to have your mom for support

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I am a ftm as well and my mom is staying with my husband and I for a week or two after our baby is born. Your going to want all the help you can get! And if she goes with the flow you can always express to her that you guys want to bond with baby enough

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My mom was only able to stay for a week with my first. She also lives far away. With my second she couldn't have come due to health reasons. I felt so alone when my husband had to back to work like a day after. I would have given anything for my mom to come out even though she couldn't. Now with my third and my mom having passed away almost a year ago I hate thinking that once again my mom won't be there to help. She did so much the first time in just week. 3 weeks seems like such a blessing. Take all the help you can get. You and your husband will still be able to bond with your new baby. It's a huge adjustment and mom can help pick up any slack. Whether she makes dinner or folds the laundry. It will be so nice to have her.

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When I was a FTM my mom was a BLESSING!! She was sooooo helpful ! I don't even know what I would have done without her. Even in baby #3 she planning on coming to help me even if it's just with the other two kids

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My mom will be around for 3months, I think it's great that you have her around to help especially as a ftm.

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Honestly I'm so glad my mom stayed with me for 2 weeks after I had my daughter. My husband had to immediately go back to work after we got home from the hospital and I had a c section so I needed help until I recovered. She was very helpful and stayed back when my husband was able to help.

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I think it will be good to have your mum around, she will love it and you will appreciate her being there if you need her! X

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I honestly don't know how I would survive without my mom's help the first three weeks. She was amazing and I was less stress out and I still bond with my daughter really well. Plus without her help I probably would have gone hungry because eating was the last thing on my mind.

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I'm having a visit free week so we can bond as a family. My in-laws will be down the following weekend to stay a few days and then that next week I'll allow my close family to set up a time to come by. I don't want pop in visits, that way I can still rest. If you think her coming down will help, I'd say go for it. You will need help cleaning around the house, laundry, and cooking for the first few weeks while your body heals.

Mom coming for three weeks after birth?

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