Good idea to prepare now. Some ppl love visitors, but I'm like you; I prefer some space and privacy in those first few weeks.

I agree with others, let ppl know ahead of time what you want in regards to visitors. You can always invite people to the hosp if you change your mind. I did find I wanted the space when my milk was coming in, and also in the first day. Days 2 & 3 were good for visitors. I pretty much just had family & my best friend, I didn't want any more than that.

It's a good idea to plan for visitors once you get home too, especially if your partner only has a short time off. You might not want to spend his whole paternity leave entertaining guests and have no time left for him to bond with bubs. I found that we hardly had one or two visitor free days for the first 4 weeks, and in hindsight I wish I'd done something to stop that because I'll never get that time back and now that DH is back to work I'm all on my own.

I've heard of ppl having a 'meet the baby' afternoon tea. It kinda gets everyone over and done with and then you can have your house and your space back to bond with bubs, sit around in your pjs, and have your boobs out. Also heard of ppl sticking a sign on the door: 'mum & bub resting, please leave a message' or 'mum & bub recovering, short and sweet visits are appreciated'.

Goodluck with it all. Don't be afraid to mark out whatever space you need. Those who matter wont mind, and those who mind, don't matter