*desperately seeking advice* I'm getting really close to my son's arrival... my family won't be able…
*desperately seeking advice*
I'm getting really close to my son's arrival... my family won't be able to be here as they live 16 hours away... my husband's parents are no longer together & have a very tumultuous relationship... they can't even be in the same vacinity as each other let alone the same room, my husband however is very close to both of them. His mother & his father & step mother both want to be there when I give birth & I just want it to be me & my hubby... idk what to say to get him to understand or what he can say to his parents who are insisting on being there....
Samantha·
Мама двоих (8 лет, 9 лет)
Just be honest. I don't want anyone but my husband there either. Let them know they are welcome after or however you want to handle it, but it's your baby and honesty is always appreciated, even if it hurts a little.
Zyanya·
В ожидании первенца
They can be at the hospital but not in the room and just say you don't want anyone in the room for a while because you want to bond with your baby and husband. That's what I'm doing.
amanda·
I don't think theyd let that many people in while you're delivering anyway. My family always waits in the waiting area, gets quick updates from my husband or nurse, and then gets to come in to my room after the babys born.
bsummers·
Мама двоих (9 лет, 10 лет), ждёт третьего
@graciesmom, @mrsschutte1323 he kinda freezes when they bring it up & avoids the situation but he knows I just want it to be us. I wouldn't care about people being in the waiting room however I know his mom will use every opportunity she can to try & weezle her way into the room!!!!! she is very manipulative...
Zyanya·
В ожидании первенца
I guess just be very firm. I'm sure they want to be there but it is YOUR Baby and YOUR delivery and YOUR choice.
bsummers·
Мама двоих (9 лет, 10 лет), ждёт третьего
unfortunately they do.... I had my parents, my ex's mom, my cousin & best friend in the room for the birth of my 1st son (10 years ago but same hospital ) and my sil had like 12 people in her room 3 months ago (way too many people for me!) @butturfli
Heather·
Мама двоих (1 год, 2 года)
just be firm and honest cause this is a moment u won't get again @bsummers
amanda·
Then you tell the nurses and your doctor that your birth plan is only you and your husband and to deter everyone else from coming in and theyll make that happen for you ;)
Amanda Scott·
Мама двоих (7 лет, 8 лет), ждёт третьего
Definately tell the nurses. They won't let anyone back. Let them be the bad guys. Especially if your husband won't put his foot down before then.