@ftmbabyboy11, I agree. I don't want a stressful environment.

@katiesolger, I am only having my boyfriend in the room, My mom actually agreed it was for the best because she's going to be a nervous wreck lol some moms do get that way though, I would just explain that the less people in the room will create a better environment for you to give birth in.

@hale, I feel the same way. I understand why her feelings are hurt. She just wants to be there for her daughter and grandson but she needs to respect my decision

That's how I want it. And I already have people inviting themselves. Guess they just won't get the phone call when I go into labor or I'll blame it on the doctors not wanting anyone else in the room. But I feel especially a woman that have had babies before should respect your wishes and not go inviting themselves. But guess not. Smh.

@mama2planning1, I'm the same way. I need silence especially when I need to focus hard on something.

@eskawho, I just love the idea of that time being just bonding time for me and the father.

@mommapint, that's a really good idea. I will just let her be the first family member to hold him. Thank you for that suggestion. 💕

that's how I'm planning on my next one.. I just want us 2.. my first 2 my mom was there and she wouldn't shut up and kept talking to the maids 😠when I'm in pain.. all I want is silence.

don't feel bad...I was going to have my mom there but 3 days before she was to fly in my baby was born. and I'm glad we had that time for my husband and I just to bond with our daughter plus had a day at home to get used to her before they arived. even my husband was happy it was just us. although she did call alot lol we are very close.

She just wants to be including in her child's big day so maybe let her be the first of the "guests" to hold the baby and get a special picture taken, compromise for making her wait out of the room. Something like that

@mommapint, that's a good point. Cause if I let my mom come on then my sisters and everyone else would want to come

Don't feel bad. A lot of women in other countries don't even want the dad-to-be in there because even he is an added distraction. There's no reason you need to invite anybody but you 2. plus if you invite 1 there will always be another that will say "well you let her in why couldn't i go?"