Did you ignore text messages for a while after giving birth (people trying to see baby)

You control when you're ready to see people after having the baby, you just have to see how you're feeling and go with the flow, and reply at your own pace. Whenever I could, I would just let them know we are all fine however ill contact you when all is good to come around. I wouldn't ignore them and not respond, just respond when you can. You never know how you may feel as you said this is your first time giving birth, so you may feel up to it quickly afterwards or you may need that extra time. Just see how it goes

Maybe make a general Facebook post if you have it. That's what I do when I need my family and friends to hear something all at once.

My husband called his mum and my dad to tell them our LG arrived and explained how tired I was so we wouldn't be checking our phones a lot x

i had my phone on silent and “do not disturb mode” for like 9 months to a whole year without turning it off/back to normal lol i didn’t want to be bothered at all

I second the fb post if you have or or maybe a text to everyone stating that youd like some privacy while you settle in with new baby and recover

Maybe have your partner manage this. It’s your decision when to have people see you and the baby. It’s best to have a plan beforehand. Or maybe tell people now so that they understand not to bother you. If people get upset, then they truly don’t understand how important it is to protect your baby, as well as your mental health. I’m 8 weeks postpartum; I wish I had stuck to my guns and said nobody could visit until a week or 2 later, but I caved to spare everyone else’s feelings. A baby isn’t a toy, he or she is a human being that you have to take care of.

My husband texted people when our baby arrived. My phone didn’t even come out of my bag while I was in the hospital, and even when I got home I didn’t pick it up until probably a week later to call my mom. Honestly people were really understanding and no one was bothered that I wasn’t texting back. I think most people get it.

I didnt even have time to think about going on my phone to be honest. Didn't even cross my mind

Yep I didn’t open the door 🤣

Yep ignore them. If you’re in the hospital, you will be busy getting health checks, showering, talking to nurses etc trying to latch baby/bottle feed baby. Plenty of excuses as to why you can’t respond right away. You can also get partner to reply and say that nurses have said baby really needs to rest blah blah and they are welcome to come on x date

@Megan lmao I already see this happening for Me

The way my family is setup posting on social media that I gave birth but need time is the worst idea ever …

I sent a message to family including grandparents and close friends before the birth stating we didn’t want visitors and we will let people know when we are ready for that. Most people had no issues with It. They still messaged saying they were excited to meet baby and look forward to when they can and we are ready. Some days I didn’t even pick up my phone so it’s natural to ignore messages. Your busy.

Yeah I outsourced aaaaall that to my husband 😆 Only texted people who built up my peace and sanity

Honestly right after baby I fake lost my phone bc I just wanted to enjoy the moment

@Alyssa 😂😂

Nobody text/call me, honestly. They all came to visit us in the hospital. When I posted, is when everyone was saying, congratulations but never text or call to see the baby. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the first to post. My mother in law did before us… 🙄

I had my husband text both sets of our parents, I personally texted my siblings in a group chat, and my two best friends I texted them. Everyone else found out together via an Instagram/Facebook post. Some people then personally texted me and I just ignored it till I felt ready to respond 🤷‍♀️