Proper etiquette for visiting a new mom?

ashleemw · March 2011

JJ's boss just had her baby last night. I definitely want to email her and see if I can go over and visit, we're actually really friendly with each other and she's been so supportive of me during my pregnancy.

I was thinking about emailing her next week to see if I could come over and visit at some point (and bring a dinner and baked good). Do you think it's okay to send her an email and just say you name a time and day and I'll be there? Or should I wait for her to extend an invite? How does this work?

Thanks!

clseale13 · March 2011

I think it would be ok to just congratulate her and then state that whenever she's feeling up for visitors in the next week or 2 you'd love to stop by with some food to help them out and welcome their new family member. That's what we've always done with our friends.

JenCrabbe13 · March 2011

Calling or an e-mail would just be fine. Then should would be able to give you some options on times based on feeding and sleeping.

Mrs_W_Pookie · March 2011

I would call or email. You might get through faster with a phone call. It was hard for me to get online those first few weeks. (I think ... it was all a blur!)

Madisen · March 2011

I was very antisocial for the first month at least post-partum. Don't be offended if she'd rather not have visitors yet. I agree with emailing/calling and letting her suggest a time/day to you.

Kristin&Adam · March 2011

I'd call her or text her (it took me forever to reply to emails) and tell her when she is up for visitors, you'd love to stop by with dinner and dessert and to see her and the baby. Just don't be upset if you don't hear back from her right away

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