This is exactly what we sent out to people. It may have worked too well, as we had very few visitors. It may have been a bit too much? In our case, though, this didn't really apply to my parents or MIL (who is wonderful!) They had pretty much free reign as long as they were healthy, and they are great to know to not stay too long.
I would probably have your DH talk specifically to mom rather than sending it to her in an e-mail. No matter how nicely you put it, you're NOT him, kwim? Perhaps she can be specially recruited to have some special time with your older daughter (out of the house) in the early weeks?
Good luck to you!
We are thrilled to announce the birth of Sephrya (Pronounced Sef-ra) Jean ****!
Friday, December 28th, 2007 at 6:45 AM and is 8lbs 2oz.
It was a VERY successful Home Birth VBAC!
We will be bonding as a family, so please give us a few days before you visit. After that, healthy visitors are welcome between the hours of 11-1 and 4-6.
Please help us support our new family during this special time by:
*Limiting visits to 20 minutes (unless helping with housework)
*Greeting Hannah, Kermit (dog), and Dinah (cat) first upon arrival
*Washing hands before holding baby
*Offering to pick up groceries or run errands for the first couple weeks
*Bringing meals to the family
*Helping with household chores (laundry, dishes, etc.)
You are welcome to call us at 218******* if you need directions or to see if we need anything before you come by.
Thank you so much!
