subject: When Coming Home With A New Baby [print this page] This is one of the most exciting times in a person's life, bringing the newest member of the family home. Coming home with a new baby can cause a myriad of emotions in the mother as well as the rest of the family. While it's terribly exciting, it can also be terrifying as well as exhausting.
When it comes time to come home, preparation is vital. In order for things to go well, you'll need to be as prepared as possible. According to the birthing situation the new mom may need a bit of help around the house for about a week before going it alone.
It's not uncommon for a new mother to have someone come stay with them for a week or so after delivery. This is because while they are adjusting to a new member in the family they also must rest and heal themselves. There are many different mundane details that a young mother can appreciate being handled by someone else, after all, her focus is on the newborn, not the cleaning or running of the household.
This can include running errands, cleaning, answering the phone, taking care of other family members, and just in general to take a load off the new mother. Many times the mother with have her mother come for a few days before going it on her own with the new infant, if she is not available, another close family member or friend will work.
It's important to remember that new moms are designed for increased energy and a feeling of invincibility, and yet, can have overly anxious feelings about going it alone. Make sure even if you think the situation is take care of that you offer a new mother a bit of help, an extra friend is always useful.
Prepare for one of the most exciting events in anyone's life the coming home with a new baby, and don't forget a mother is naturally feeling energetic during this time, but at the same time must rest in order to heal properly. Help out where you can, even if it's just a friendly ear.
