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Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
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When should I visit a new mom?
A very good friend of mine had her baby 2 weeks ago. I've sent a congratulatory email and card but obviously want to visit.
Moms - when did you start taking non-family visitors? When should I call her? I don't want to overwhelm or annoy her.
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
Re: When should I visit a new mom?
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Ditto - I know that I personally will not have a problem with visitors, come by anytime! With the size of family I have, good luck holding them back HAHA
I would call her and ask when she's free for a visit...she might give you a specific date that she's free or say "anytime".
I should add that I think by the 3/4 week mark she should be ok for guests but with this flu scare it might change people's minds, kwim?
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
funny she answered the phone while feeding!
I visited a friend at around the 1 week mark - her DH had already started going back to work some days and she appreciated the visit!
Every mom I know is different, some like visitors right away, others not for a month. I'll normally email asking for a good time or asking them to phone me when they have a chance. I'm always nervous to phone in case they are busy or sleeping.
Give her a call and politely ask when would be a good time to stop by. Just say that you would love to see her and the new addition but you don't want to burden her if she's busy. I don't think she'll mind that, but don't be hurt if she says that now isn't a good time.
We had close friends visit pretty quickly after the birth of our son.
depending on the type of person she is, could you offer some kind of support for making/bringing a dinner, or offer to do laundry or some groceries. this way you get a visit in, and she gets some help. but then, it all depends on the type of person she is.
I welcomed friends to visit in the hospital and as soon as I was home... but thats the type of person I am. friends understand that your house (and self) is not going to look perfect with a new baby.
F/U: I finally talked to her after she was done feeding. She said to come by anytime, and she loves company because she's getting lonely cooped up at home all the time. (Her mom stops by often, but even she can't be there all the time).
I asked if we could do anything in terms of bringing food etc. She said not to worry about it, but then mentioned that they are living on mac & cheese and takeout pizza. I think we'll put together a little something for them... they need some home cooked food!
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
I was going to suggest bringing some food as well, I suggest packaging it so that she can put it in the freezer if they already have dinner plans that way they can take it out and reheat/cook it when they are ready.
My SIL brought me a huge fruit basket that she had made. It was awesome because it was so easy to just grab something for a quick snack.