https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:28:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp/page/2#post-1416836 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:58:32 +0000 Silva 1416836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but my husband had 7 weeks off, which was amazing. I imagine that with #2 we will have to figure something out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp/page/2#post-1416814 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:00:28 +0000 Arden 1416814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I was so fortunate - she came when I was like 38 weeks and stayed for several months. My mom is my best friend and it was so amazing to have her around. Even my husband was thrilled - we'd be in bed with the baby and we'd hear her tiptoeing around and come out to a spotless house and food on the table. DH called her our "fairy" because she was magical. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp/page/2#post-1416800 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 04:02:35 +0000 Ree723 1416800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. We requested two weeks on our own to adjust to our new family unit, and then my mom flew in from the States to stay with us when DH returned to work. She stayed eight weeks last time and was a huge help with everything. She's coming back now that we've had DD2, after giving us our two weeks again, and will be staying for six weeks. It will be so nice as DH works extremely long hours and two under two can be a handful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp/page/2#post-1416771 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:32:08 +0000 sarac 1416771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She stayed in our house while my daughter was in the nicu and took care of getting things ready and of our pets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp/page/2#post-1416464 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:48:53 +0000 OldEnglandMama 1416464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's planning on staying the full 90 days that USCIS will let her. We'll see if she can make it here with all these stupid storms though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp/page/2#post-1416362 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:01:30 +0000 bhbee 1416362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my mom came a couple days before DH went back to work (he took 2 weeks leave) and stayed for that week to help with the transition. I was glad we had time as a little family of three to start - it was a magical little bubble and very special time for us. LO was an easy newborn though, so it didn't feel like we needed help. with #2 (fx we get there) I think we will need more help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416296 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:28:51 +0000 MoonMoon 1416296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, she lives across the country, and flew in the night before I went into labor! She ended up staying 3 weeks, and she and my husband took great care of me. I wish she could come back more often! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416265 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:17:19 +0000 Mamasig 1416265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - thank The Lord! She only lives about 20 minutes away but she stayed two weeks with us. She did help with the baby, but the bigger help was having someone cook and clean. I ate so well those 2 weeks! I want her to do the same when #2 comes. I cannot imagine not having that help in the beginning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416240 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:07:36 +0000 littlecasita1122 1416240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. She came up with my dad to visit for the day the first few weekends. We managed well, though, and didn't really need the extra help, I enjoyed the bonding time we got as just the three of us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416229 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:04:21 +0000 sandy 1416229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. My parents live 10 minutes away and probably wanted to but we needed time as a family of 3...also, when they did come it wasn't super helpful. My mom took a month off and would stop by every few days to basically drop off some food. She developed kidney stones and went to the ER herself and I think she resented not being about to come and take over. </p> <p>Things got better though and they've been the biggest help and continue to drop by a few times a week and drop off food or stay with LO during naptime or grab groceries for me. I much rather prefer the help later on rather than the first month </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416138 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:23:44 +0000 Smurfette 1416138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416131 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:20:39 +0000 yellowbird 1416131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, my mom passed away 4 years ago. My Stepmom came up and stayed the night in our town but not at our house and my MIL came over to help for a day, but that was it! I was kind of overwhelmed anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416079 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:52:03 +0000 DillonLion 1416079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but my MIL stayed a week and wish it could have been longer but she had to go back to work. </p> <p>My mom lives nearby and came over almost every day during my maternity leave. She never slept over though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1416075 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:49:26 +0000 Turd Ferguson 1416075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She came by the first few nights, which was nice. I honestly wouldn't have minded her being around more, looking back I totally should have taken advantage of her and tried to sleep more/nap more/shower more/etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1415995 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:09:01 +0000 chopsuey 1415995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep! she stayed a few weeks before baby 2 was born and left a couple days after he was born.<br /> our transition from 1-2 was really easy so having her here before was so much more helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1415978 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:00:15 +0000 Sapphiresun 1415978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Our family lives a ways away and LO came two weeks early so DH and I were completely on our own the first two weeks. Then my mom came to town for a couple weeks, but stayed with my aunt/grandma, and also went for a girl's weekend with her friends when my husband was on his weekend off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1415977 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:59:53 +0000 MapleMoose 1415977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents live in the same town so my mom came everyday for the first two weeks and my dad was in and out. It was fantastic to be able to nap, have meals prepared for us, they took care of cleaning, chores, laundry. Plus they got uninterrupted grandparent time. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1415497 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:05:00 +0000 daniellemybelle 1415497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live with my parents &amp; I don't know what I would have done without my mom!</p> <p>Next time I may actually have my mom stay with us in the hospital, especially if I have a C section. DH is just not a caretaker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414972 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:39:48 +0000 MrsStar 1414972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No but I'm hoping she will for baby 2, I didn't get any help with LO so hopefully I'll have some when we have another. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414589 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:30:30 +0000 Mamaof2 1414589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - with my 2nd she stayed for 3 weeks and took DS to and from DCP everyday - I got to stay in my pjs and snuggle with my baby :heart:<br /> She cooked and cleaned and helped with the newborn when I was with my older DS - I cried and cried when she left :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414544 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:19:52 +0000 Bao 1414544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No but my sister came for a weekend. My mom came over during the day a couple of times to give me a hand but that was it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414504 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:11:48 +0000 Mommy Finger 1414504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We lived in a 1 br condo when DS was born so my mom didn't stay with me. But she did come down for the day a few times and helped me clean. She lived about 40 minutes away. We now live less than 10 minutes from her so I imagine she'll be around more when we have a 2nd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414195 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:53:41 +0000 yin 1414195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: My parents live 5 minutes away and only saw DS2 at the hospital. He is 14 weeks old and that was the last time they came to visit. They are both retired too. </p> <p>DH could only take a week off both times, and I was on my own. My sister was a huge help with DS2. Both my parents and in-law's rarely came to visit. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414189 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:52:17 +0000 lemondrop 1414189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, she came into town for the day a couple times, but she still works and isn't in the situation to come stay for extended periods of time. She and my brother are on call to stay for a couple days if #2 decides to come early. </p> <p>My MIL is retired and stayed with us for 10 days last time, and we have her coming again for 2 weeks prior to my due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414179 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:48:31 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1414179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah she will drive up (3 hours away) when I go into labour and stay at the house with the dogs while I'm at the hospital. She will stay until... not sure? She joked she'd stay a month or a year or whatever we wanted ;) She's pretty excited! I imagine she will stay a week or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414177 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:48:13 +0000 lovehoneybee 1414177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She flew up a few days before he was born and stayed for the two weeks after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414132 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:35:38 +0000 lawbee11 1414132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! She visited a lot on the weekends (still does) but didn't stay overnight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414131 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:35:17 +0000 Mae 1414131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't plan to have her at first, no. It's really important to me that we have the first week home alone, just me and my DH and LO. After my husband goes back to work (he's taking like 1-1.5 weeks off) she will come down for about a week to help out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414129 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:35:02 +0000 Springtime 1414129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, she didn't. With DH there I didn't really need her. There were a couple times when DH went back to work and she came over for a few hours to help. I don't think I would have wanted her there all the time though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-mom-stay-with-you-pp#post-1414127 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:34:31 +0000 heartonastring 1414127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, for the first two-ish weeks. I honestly couldn't have done it without her. DH went back to work after a week so it was great to have her here, particularly because I had a csection and wasn't supposed to do much (despite feeling totally fine), but also because I was an emotional wreck.</p> <p>I should add though that my mum and I are very close. And she did not expect me to host her in any way. She cooked, cleaned, brought me breakfast in bed, took late night shifts with the baby etc. </p>