When I had my second I tried to be wonder woman, I had DD vaginally on the Thursday evening, came home Saturday lunchtime. Had Sunday with My DH and then monday was left with my then 3 yr old DS and newborn DD.

When DH got home from work I was a blubbering mess...considering it was also day 5 (baby blue day for me). He immediately got in the car and went and picked up his Mother who came to stay for the next five days.

She was a godsend, as she amused DS and cooked meals etc. She also had had 6 children in her time, and was wonderful at leaving my new DD and me alone.

This time around I think I should be ok. It will be an achievement though getting DS & DD to school by 830am, but I guess it will come down to being organised the night before, just in case new bubba and I have a sleepless night.

Bridee I think its a great idea to invite your parents after DH goes back to work. That gives you and DH and Bubs time to bond as a family.

GOODLUCK!