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[quote=Anonymous]Even if you don’t completely need the help. I’d say receive it. The less you can do those first months the better your healing process. So if they are the type that will cook and clean and do some laundry let him come! Sleep rest, spend time with your baby. This can also give you personal time if you want that. And time to share the special early days with family.

My sister was the first one to give baby a bottle because I needed a break. I wouldn’t have known to do that and she saw how tired I was, offered. Mom helps drive me to doctors appointments and when I needed to run small errands. These are all things that I could’ve done, but it was nice to not have to be the one in charge of everything. My husband had to go back to work right away so we didn’t have the extra hands.  There were sometimes when everyone was home and as new parents having more experienced folks in the house, made a big difference for us.

I think what I’m trying to say is even though we have the ability to be independent and not need that help, help helps. It softens things and we really do need rest after having babies. It’s something that culturally we have lost but is super important for a long-term health.[/quote]

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