Newborn Etiquette- Would you share this?

kgover · August 2015

https://www.mothermag.com/visiting-new-babies/

Would it be rude to post on Facebook? I agree with a lot of points on this, just wanted some opinions!

redfallon · August 2015

I'd post it.

dec15mum · August 2015

I'd definitely post it

VesperLove · August 2015

I think it depends on how you go about it ... if you were to post, "Hey everyone, read this! I expect you all to abide by all of these guidelines!" then I would say absolutely not. Super rude. However, if you were to say, "Stumbled upon this list and found lots of these things pretty interesting!" then I say fire away.

It's all about delivery.

yl1m32015 · August 2015

I love it. I decided to share it myself. Honestly, when it comes to my decisions of how I want labor, delivery and visiting to go, I don't care about being rude! Not every person I've ever met is entitled to parade through my hospital room. Bringing a baby into the world is a precious, miraculous time and it should be respected and conducted however the new parents wish.

BostonBaby1 · August 2015

I don't have FB but these all seem pretty reasonable to me. However, I feel like they should have added:

1) don't expect to visit until you are invited

mrs14678 · August 2015

Um, yeah. Totally sharing that too....

MoreKittens · August 2015

I think some of the things are perfectly reasonable and I will expect of others, especially the ones related to health! However, when it comes to doing chores or bringing meals/gifts, I think it goes overboard. However, I think I also have in mind this one: https://www.mommyish.com/2012/11/10/demanding-new-parents-943/

melanyobrien · August 2015

I love this! I seriously wish I could figure out a way of sharing this with family and friends! I don't have social media besides this and pinterest. Sort of sets the stage for the visitors, which is nice.

CMDD · August 2015

I shared it, with a discussion, on my blog a week or so ago. My blog is personal and goes to fam/friends who are far away. I hope they took is as helpful and not rude

TacoSarah · August 2015

I find posting it on FB a little passive aggressive.

rain0831boww · August 2015

BostonBaby1 said:

I don't have FB but these all seem pretty reasonable to me. However, I feel like they should have added: 1) don't expect to visit until you are invited

Amen. If I don't invite you. Don't come over. :-)

momotheflyinglemur · August 2015

I was very passive about this article. I pinned it to Pintrest which I know automatically posts to my Facebook. This prevents anyone from reading too much into it. :-) hahaha

kgover · August 2015

I think I might post it, I'm definitely not worried about gifts though. It's mostly just to let everyone know that I might not be up to visits exactly right after she is born. Our families are not the type to think to not come to the hospital when they (or their children) are sick, gives me shudders just thinking about it!

Taylovesbrad · August 2015

I like the.passive approach. Like it or comment and tag someone you know. It will show up in people's feeds. I read this too... what a dream it would be if.people adhered to its content.

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