What to do when we have the baby????

[caseysmom]

My labor went on for a long time and my hubby was told to go home and rest, your hubby should be able to get away for short trips home if it takes too long.

[Cincy'sMom]

My BIL and his wife just had their first child Friday morning, and he stayed at the hospital the whole time. THey left about 9 am Thursday morning. We let the dogs spend about 4 hours at our house Thursday night, then took them home to sleep in their own house. I let them out before work Friday morning, and then they came for a visit Friday night. Saturday morning, we let them out again, their dad came home fora few hours to feed them and get some fresh clothes, and then we stopped back after a wedding last night for one more outie before bed. Today, they spent about 4 hours here this morning, and now everyone is back home.

I would say even if your ferind could hcek in onthem a few times, or spend a couple hours with them, all should be fine.

[catnapper]

We just went home, but then again the hospital is only a few blocks from the house. I took home the blanket Cameron was swaddled in so the cats and Nicki could smell his scent and recognise it when he came home.

Based on how Ashley was after Cameron was born, we all felt guilty being there and wanted to leave. We realized Ashley just squeezed out a human-being and was physically and emotionally beat... that she needed some quiet time and privacy to heal. We knew that with us being there that she'd feel compelled to talk and keep us company when she needed to rest. ton of coworkers and friends will be visiting you. So he should be able to go home with confidence knowing you're fine and not alone.

[jackie]

I had a post ready in my head until I read this....

If this is your first baby labor usually takes 12 hours.

Now the only thought I have is "NO WAY."

Followed closely by "Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god."