New Mom Etiquette Challenges
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New Mom Etiquette Challenges
The extra advice is so challenging...especially in the beginning with all of that hormone withdrawal, I really resented it! I wish I had better humor during those early months, but honestly, I was quite possibly emotionally insane.
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On the flipside, after friends have babies it's difficult to know when it would be okay to call just to say hello (if ever). On occasion I've scheduled calls with friends in advance, over email.
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To keep telephone calls from disturbing us when our first daughter was born, we turned off the ringer and let the machine take any messages. Then we could listen to the messages and return calls when it was convenient for us.
I don't think most people will be offended if you tell them you need your time to rest. And if they insist on coming over anyway, put them to work!
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The best advice to give new parents is, none at all - unless asked. And parents, don't be afraid to ask for help! It would have been so much easier if I didn't feel as if I had to do everything, myself. I enjoyed spending the first few weeks with my babies, alone with my husband. But, I can't help but think of those times I could have spent resting, instead of cleaning, cooking or running errands, when all I had to do was simply, ask - UGH!
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