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#RI-6ae56daf·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 3 weeks after childbirth

“Visit older family members”

Expectations of visiting older family members with a newborn are unrealistic, especially when they refuse to travel

What I wish I knew
"They should visit us instead"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the challenges of new parents when making social plans"
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9/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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