#33: You’re Confused, Sweetie

Deciding how long to stay home after giving birth can be a tricky balance between getting the rest and recovery you need and not going stir-crazy from cabin fever. According to a recent survey, the average time people stay home after giving birth is about 6-8 weeks. But this MIL probably thinks even that’s too long!

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and every family’s situation is unique. And if you need to stay in your pajamas and order takeout for a few weeks longer than your mother-in-law thinks is appropriate, that’s okay. The choices this woman makes are between her and her husband…