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Chica
Cuteness!
Member since 10/06 3013 total posts
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Erica
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For those of you having a baby nurse
How long are you having the baby nurse stay with you after the baby is born? I'm still trying to figure that out. Thanks!
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Posted 11/13/07 10:15 AM  |
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RM23
LIF Adult
Member since 5/06 997 total posts
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Rachel
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
We are having one as of now for just a week. It might be helpful to have someone around right when we bring the baby home with our immediate questions and concerns, but after that we want to be just us.
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| Posted 11/13/07 12:09 PM |
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Chica
Cuteness!
Member since 10/06 3013 total posts
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Erica
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
We're trying to decide between one week and two weeks. My DH really doesn't like the idea of having someone stay with us, but I think it will be so helpful on a number of levels. If it's up to him, it'll be one week, but I think I'd really prefer two.
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| Posted 11/13/07 12:24 PM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
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Kelly
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
I am not having one, but a friend did. She stayed with them for one week from the time she came home from the hospital.
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| Posted 11/13/07 12:32 PM |
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
I found that I could only decide what I wanted when I spoke to the baby nurses about what they do. So far, I did not have a nurse for any extended period but I had one to help me through my son's bris this past weekend. She arrived the night before and left a few hours after our guests went home. She is coming back to help us remove the gauze. She is an RN, not just someone who calls herself a baby nurse. This worked out a lot better than having someone stay with us for a week or 2. I would not have felt comfortable having someone in my house while I was going through all the post partum moods. Plus, my son being in the NICU for six days meant that we learned a lot form the nurses there. I would not wish that experience on anyone but they taught us so much about baby care. If you are thinking about a nurse, talk to a few of them. Also consider a part time doula.
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| Posted 11/13/07 2:08 PM |
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Tine73
Member since 3/06 22093 total posts
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
I didn't have one, but I wish I did.
I would recommend one for 2 weeks or longer. The first week and a half was really rough for me. Having a baby nurse to help you transition and catch up on the sleep in the beginning is great! I have a few friends who had one and I totally mocked them for it - but now I totally see the value of one.
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| Posted 11/13/07 4:21 PM |
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ckdk
My girls
Member since 5/05 7027 total posts
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Cheryl
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
With DD #1 I had one for 9 days.
With DD#2 I have one reserved for 2-4 weeks, we'll see how I feel.
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| Posted 11/13/07 4:29 PM |
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ExpectingJoy
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 751 total posts
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Cari
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Re: For those of you having a baby nurse
I have her for 1 1/2 months for #2. For #1, I had her for 2 weeks and it was a lifesaver. The reason why I got her for so long now is that I need another pair of hands- DH works really long demanding hours and dd#1 Carolyn will be needy and want a good deal of attention from me. I want to be sure I will be there for her.
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| Posted 11/13/07 6:57 PM |
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