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mom2mgn
Love my family
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Christine
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
I don't want a lot of visitors either. I was so happy I delievered my son OOS because when my sister delivered, everyone and their mother felt it necessary to go visit her in the hospital. I went to see her and it was wall to wall people and she looked exhausted. Luckily, when she delivered her 2nd, hardly anyone came and she was much happier.
This time, I don't want anyone there either. Just immediate family. I was so out of it and so tired after my c-section. I couldn't imagine having a room full of people.
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
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Angela
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
I didnt 'invite' anyone. Family and friends came as they pleased, all were welcome.
We had lots of visitors - over 50
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lvdolphins
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
With DS I had a lot of visitors and I didn't mind it at all.
What helped was, they all came to the evening hours (with the exception of my parents and siblings) who came during the day.
Basically, I had all day to rest and actually looked forward to seeing everyone for the evening hours.
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| Posted 2/25/09 12:45 PM |
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kimmysticks
LIF Infant
Member since 1/09 272 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
I guess I'll have to see how I feel when the time comes - but I sure can't envision wanting to see everyone and their mother when I am recovering/trying to start bonding with the baby/etc. But, as people have said, they are only coming out of excitement and happiness for us so I can't fault anyone for that! I just hope people will take the hint if I am not feeling like having a marathon visit...
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JenBenMen
party of five
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Jen
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
in my family people just come no matter if they are asked or not
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| Posted 2/25/09 12:53 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
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LB
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
Posted by Kissy331
honestly I would much rather people come to the hospital first so I don't get bombarded the first couple of days at home with the baby.
great point! you are well taken care of at the hospital. best to get that first visit out of the way so no one can guilt you into a visit after you are home. plus if you don't want people holding your DC (some mommies prefer that) you can always send the baby back to the nursery - can't do that at home 
if i could go back in time i would say NO visitors the first day home  i had a raging spinal headache and i was a crying mess. 
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jms100303
Luv my munchkins
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Jennifer
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
Posted by davenjess
my honest thought is anyone who wants to come see us can come see us. simple as that.
yes, i'll be tired, but if my friends and family are willing to go out of their way to see us - then that makes me happy!
I have the exact same outlook. This is what we did when DS was born and it worked out great. Honestly I welcomed the company, the hospital is boring and you really don't rest as much as you think you might. If I didn't have visitors I would have gone batty. With DS he was born at 4:30am on Sat, so it was the wknd so people came.
This time around - who knows. It will be the second child, so based on everyone's reaction so far I don't think we will be bombarded. Plus it will depend on what day this monkey actually arrives.
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| Posted 2/25/09 1:08 PM |
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donegal419
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Member since 7/07 7650 total posts
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K
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
i would imagine i will be exhausted so at this point, i only envision my siblings, DH's siblings and the grandaprents being there. anymore than that will be too much--already that's 10 people! they can come visit when we're home and mroe comfortable.
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kmac
Two under two!
Member since 5/07 3703 total posts
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Kris
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
I definitely want our family and close friends to come see us and the baby! I really think I'll be looking forward to visitors.
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PitterPatter
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/06 576 total posts
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
Anyone that wants to see me and our new life will be more than welcome to come and visit us!
I would much rather them visit me in the hospital than when we first get home.
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S00N2BEAMOM
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
I personally felt the same way you did. I really didn't want to many people coming to the hospital but I felt bad telling people not to. So everyone came and I just dealt with it even though I was sleep deprived and miserable. I also rather that they come to the hospital instead of coming to my house the first week the baby was home because then I would feel like I had to entertain and I was in not shape for that.
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
Posted by PitterPatter
Anyone that wants to see me and our new life will be more than welcome to come and visit us!
I would much rather them visit me in the hospital than when we first get home.
I agree, I hate too many people in my house at once-which happens often.
In the hospital we have our good friends, and then our course family.. SIL's BIL's MIL mom, brother, and my own children, oh and some aunts and uncle's. I ask for a private room b/c of this. I would never want to be my room mate....lol I'm not the problem but a lot of visitors might be overwhelming for a first time mom. So to not inconvenience anyone, I get a private room...
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sfp0701
Liam's Mommy!
Member since 1/07 9764 total posts
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Tricia
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
I don't think I'll have a choice. We have huge families and I totally expect to be swamped at the hospital! I wouldn't have it any other way!
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MrsS518
Big Sister to be!
Member since 7/07 3423 total posts
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Tara
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
everyone lol i rather have them visit in the hospital then having them come on all different days when we are home. i wanna be able to settle in rather then have to worry which friend or family member is coming on what days.
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MG156
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Re: Who are you inviting to visit you at the hospital after the baby is born?
Posted by davenjess
my honest thought is anyone who wants to come see us can come see us. simple as that.
yes, i'll be tired, but if my friends and family are willing to go out of their way to see us - then that makes me happy!
Same here. I have a friend that said she wasn't telling anyone till the day after b/c she didn't want people all running up to the hospital. Then she said when she comes home with the baby she doesn't want company for the first few weeks. Personally, I think that is extremely rude. I'd love to see any company that is willing to take the time to come see us.
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