I was lucky in that DH stayed home for 4 weeks when DD was born and 6wks when DS was born, but he is well catered with leave for in his workplace. I loved having him home with me especially when DS was born. He was really great with taking over doing stuff with DD and letting me sleep when I needed to. I didn't get very much (if any!) help from other family/friends. I'm hoping he can get similar time off with #3 because we are going to a new town a looong way away from everything we know!