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In response to "question 2! this one's for ST dads (and others with opinions). it's about how much time to ideally take off when the baby comes." by kare

I took two weeks. I can't say if it was ideal or not ... but having my mother there for a week at that point in time was not ideal. -- nm

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Nov 28 '11, 12:33

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seems like a lot of people do this. among other potential issues, it seems like this might prevent the dad from bonding with the kid, you know? -- nm - kare Nov 28, 12:35 16
- not so much about bonding, per se, but it's better for everyone if you figure stuff out on your own. - Reagen Nov 28, 12:41 6
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    - I stayed with Carrie for a week and then I think each of our mom's stayed for a week. Worked out great. - Jim Nov 28, 12:43 4
      - this actually makes a little more sense. -- nm - kare Nov 28, 12:45 2
        
        Another tip (and this will be difficult to do), but while you're in the hospital...it's ok to let the baby stay in the nursery for a while. - Jim Nov 28, 13:01 1
        
        i've heard this one before. it does make sense. thanks! -- nm - kare Nov 28, 13:05
      - hey Carrie, you gonna get up and rustle up some dinner? - Jim si Nov 28, 12:44
- having the dad's mother there causes a conflict because (in my experience) all she wants to do is hold the baby - Beryllium Nov 28, 12:39 2
  - yeah. they're there to "help." ;) -- nm - kare Nov 28, 12:40
  - There's an easy way to solve that. - Don Homer Nov 28, 12:40
- I don't know about that, but I am pretty sure I wouldn't want a houseguest, period. -- nm - loosilu Nov 28, 12:37 1
  - oh hell no. -- nm - kare Nov 28, 12:38
- MIL? What wife wouldn't go nuts? -- nm - Spawn Nov 28, 12:36 3
  - this, exactly. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 28, 12:37 1
    - My sister stopped by a few times, and that was awesome. - Spawn Nov 28, 12:38
  - oh, i concur. -- nm - kare Nov 28, 12:37

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