With DD, husband stayed the whole time, so 5 nights in hospy. In some ways it was invaluable, he could pass baby to me when I was bed bound, he walked her around when unsettled so I didn't have to rely on middies etc, on the other hand I found I didn't sleep or rest much because I felt like I needed to occupy him all the time (my issue, not his!!).
This time we have dd to think about and not sure what to do. Ideally I'd love him to stay the first night (we are having an early morning c/s if all goes to plan) but then to spend the second night with dd and then bring her home (2.5 hours away) and just come back to pick me up when I get discharged. It will give dd some normality and give me time to bond and rest but then I have mini stress attacks about not having him there.

What did you do? If OH didn't stay, did you find it really tough? What did you do with other children while hubby was staying in hospy with you?