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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom was literally the only person I would have wanted there right after the birth. Sadly she died before we had children. I would not have wanted and did not have anyone else there until 2 weeks after the birth. I didn't want anyone there before or during besides my husband and birth team.[/quote]

Same for me. My mom was my best friend, we worked great together and it would have been awesome to have her. But she is no longer with us.

I want help and am considering step mom and MIL trade-offs now. Both are sweet, helpful ladies, but I have never been so vulnerable in front of them and sometimes I get a little offended by small comments or annoyed by their habits. Both are great... but niether is my mom. Anyway,  I'm hoping the time will maybe bring us closer.  I'm an FTM and don't know what I'm doing, so I want help... and that may come imperfectly but I guess that is okay.

OP - I think having your mom around would be great - and best case, maybe she just visits a bunch to get QT with you and her grandkid and you are still independent, but if you really need her, she is there and that is peace of mind. Set her up with a metro card, museum schedule, etc. so she can also do other stuff on the side if she has more time...

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