When we were expecting we told our families when I was going in, did give them the odd update purely cos nothing was happening, long story. But OH called them once she was born. I said I didn't want visitors at hospital and for us to let them all know when they could visit as it turned out I definitely needed a bit of stay in hospital then OH got bonding time at home. Fought bloody hard with breastfeeding, got more sleep at home than in hospital. I got home on a Monday, sil visited Tuesday as she was bringing food essentials as my lg was early we weren't prepared. Half of my family on Wednesday and oh family and my dad Thursday, we didn't do any other visitors till towards the end of his paternity leave. It's an important time, just tell them u understand they are excited but wait until u let them know when to visit. Also don't b afraid to tell them to go and make them get their own drinks and bring food. My nct teacher said to put a sign on the door saying unless your expected please don't disturb us.