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Grandmothers want to visit baby right away...

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babynelly2010 · 07/07/2010 15:04

Hi,
We recently pregnant with our 1st baby, this will be 1st grand child for both sets of our parents. We are oceans away from our families. Our parents just found out and are so excited but there is a problem. My MIL stated that she wants to come right after the birth of baby and spend time with it so she can bond. My mother just said she wants to come for the birth and help out with the baby right after. Well, I have some problems with this:

  1. My husband will be do only person present in the room when the baby is born besides the midwife and whoever from the hospital team.
  2. I want to spend at least 2 weeks with the baby so I can bond with it and don't want anyone around except my husband.
  3. I want both grandmothers involved but not at the same early on.

What do I need to do?
MIL and my mom both are very nice and want to be involved as much as possible. How do I explain to them nicely about coming over and not participating in the birth process without offending them and letting me bond with the baby first?

Any advice please.

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corblimeymadam · 08/07/2010 11:20

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fifitot · 08/07/2010 11:23

It depends on how well you get on with your mum and if you have the room to accommodate her too. Thats my view.

My mother would be harder work than the baby tbh!

bluecardi · 08/07/2010 11:26

Just tell them straight - you can visit two weeks after the birth. Say you want time as a family unit first & you're so happy they respect this.

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