I stayed in 3 days with DS and I wanted to stay in Hospital as he was my first and I wanted to have some help on hand at the click of a button. They showed me loads of things too and even enabled me to rest more than if I had of been at home. I think with public (don't quote me) you are entitled to 5 days care, so you can choose to stay in hospital for as many days as you need, but you then get the rest of the days as follow up at home. I had two days of home visits with the hospital midwife to check my stiches and on DS. I fully intend on doing the same with #2.

Good luck with what you decide.....just roll with it and see how you feel.