Who does he/she look like?
My baby was just born. Please let me enjoy her for a moment before you start picking apart every physical aspect of her trying to determine exactly where each part came from. My baby is beautiful and unique regardless. She may have characteristics that are similar to us or her siblings but she is her own person. It's not like she isn't going to look completely different in one month and as the years go on.
Are you getting enough sleep? Is he/she sleeping through the night yet?
Again, my child was just born so no I'm not getting "enough" sleep. *grits teeth* No, not sleeping through the night yet. Have you ever had a baby?! They eat every 3-4 hours if not more leaving it impossible to sleep through the night, especially when breastfeeding.
If there is anything you need let me know. Do you need anything for the baby?
Instead of saying this offer what you are willing to do for the new mom. No one is going to say, "Yes, I would like you to come watch my older kids so I can nap with the baby." Or "Please, come over and cook for me." It's so nice when someone says offers certain things that they want to do for you. I'm the last person to ask for help so unless someone comes right out and says, "Hey! I'm bringing over dinner so you don't have to cook." I won't ask for it. So be a great friend and tell the new mom what you are willing to do for them. They will appreciate it more than you know.
Are you going to have another one?
Probably not the best thing to ask when a mom isn't getting sleep. I don't understand why so many people ask this question immediately after labor and delivery. Almost like saying, "this ones out on to the next!" At least for me the answer is almost always no. That is until my baby is sleeping through the night and I get baby fever.
Your baby is TINY/HUGE!
It's the equivalent to calling me fat or skinny. Maybe it's just my hormones but I find it rude.
Is he/she a good baby?
Is it possible to have a "bad" baby? Do you honestly think that crying all of the time makes a baby naughty or bad? Are "bad babies" the ones who, the moment they are born, make a conscious decision to make their parents lives miserable? I don't think so.
Did you want a boy/girl?
It's a little late. Pretty sure I didn't have a choice either way.
