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[quote=Anonymous]My mom came AND my DH took 3 months leave with our first.

Unless you’re very lucky there’s usually more than enough work to go around. And my fondest memories are of nursing and going for walks with baby AND DH while my mom cooked and cleaned and did our laundry. If your DH is doing housework, he’s going to be less available to be hands on with the baby.

Also don’t underestimate your recovery, with ice between your legs and clots passing and cramps like labor contractions... oh lord. It was a whole situation every time I had to pee, with the warm spray bottle of water and the pad/ice/creams/sprays between my legs... that’s when DH holds baby or is by your side. Let alone if complications come up and you need to see a lactation consultant or get thrush or mastitis or get bad  postpartum hemorrhoids (all things I’ve had over the course of 3 babies). Often the cooking and cleaning and laundry are the LEAST of your worries, but it sure is nice to have them done!

Yes, your mom should come.[/quote]

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