DH vent, MIL visit

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

I just need to vent cause this stressed me out... My hubby called on his lunch break and told me he was not mad, but wanted me to tell him when I was going to post things on FB abt the baby. I had posted my dilation and effacement stats and he went to tell his mom on the phone and she said she already knew... I apologized, told him I thought we discussed that. He asked if I planned on telling anyone and I said I wasn't sure. He said to go for it and tell people. So I did. I guess he didn't mean FB. ANYWAY!!!! Then he goes on to tell me he invited his mom (Who lives in another state, 6 hours away) to a baseball game we are planning on going to May 18th... and she said she would come.. MIL is a control freak type of person who can never be wrong, and will put in her 2 cents wherever she wants... so i'm like... HOLD UP... Me: soooooooo how long is she going to be here? Him: a day Reality: 3 days... drive up, stay overnight, go to game the next day, stay overnight again, drive home. Me: where is she staying?? Him: I don't know, I can tell her to stay at a hotel UGGGHHH umm, OK!! You're going to ask your mom to stay at a hotel when you invited her up to see a game?? For the love. You know she is going to be staying at our house!!! And it would BE NICE if I KNEW you were going to invite someone to stay at our house for 3 days, when we just moved 3 weeks ago into this house, we are still unpacking, and we are about to have a baby which could happen even before his mom gets here... and I was not planning on seeing her until mid june... I'm so friggin stressed out now!!! If we go into labor while she is here that weekend, for the game, I'm going to be a wreck....... because I do not want her NEAR the delivery room!!! And I don't want her at my house when I bring the baby home!!! aaaggghhhh DH is like, (all mad) I will just tell her not to come. SIIGGHHH!!

jmaguilar5 · May 2013

I can relate to your hubby about Facebook. Not being a big poster of personal information myself, I can see where he'd like a heads up. As far as your mil and dialation/effacement...I think you are overacting. The 18th is in two weeks and I feel that's enough time. Maybe, he should have ran it by you first, but with two week notice, I wouldn't be upset. Also, yesterday many BTDT moms and I believe your doctor told you that it was possible to stay that dialated/effaced for weeks.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

I'm glad you feel 2 weeks is enough time, but I would like a heads up before an invite to stay at my house. period.

Yes, I know I may not go before she gets here, or when she gets here, but anything is possible and if she is here when I am in labor, it will be very stressful for me... so I'm just venting.

I hope your MIL is a delight. Mine is not.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

Sorry not trying to be snarky. I don't mind sharing my dilation and effacement stats to FB... I'm pretty open. I share them on here too.

I just needed to vent and I understand if people disagree... but so can I, with them! lol

jmaguilar5 · May 2013

CTGirl30:
stephmill26:
I'm glad you feel 2 weeks is enough time, but I would like a heads up before an invite to stay at my house. period.Yes, I know I may not go before she gets here, or when she gets here, but anything is possible and if she is here when I am in labor, it will be very stressful for me... so I'm just venting. I hope your MIL is a delight. Mine is not. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;

Take a few deep breaths here. You posted on a public forum, opening it up for people to reply with their opinions.
If you didn't want that, write it in your journal next time. Along with your dilation and effacement stats, which are weird to be putting on FB to begin with. Unless you're cool with advertising to all, including MIL, the activities of your cervix...

This. I agree.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

jmaguilar5:
CTGirl30:
stephmill26:
I'm glad you feel 2 weeks is enough time, but I would like a heads up before an invite to stay at my house. period.Yes, I know I may not go before she gets here, or when she gets here, but anything is possible and if she is here when I am in labor, it will be very stressful for me... so I'm just venting. I hope your MIL is a delight. Mine is not. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;
Take a few deep breaths here. You posted on a public forum, opening it up for people to reply with their opinions. If you didn't want that, write it in your journal next time. Along with your dilation and effacement stats, which are weird to be putting on FB to begin with. Unless you're cool with advertising to all, including MIL, the activities of your cervix...
This. I agree.

Really, I thought you would agree with me? LOL... I'm sorry. This is just funny to me... Next time I will keep it to myself. I just read these vent posts all the time, and try to be supportive, so I guess I was hoping for the same... but to each their own! I'm not mad at cha! Don't even know you. lol

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

BrassyClarinet:
Yeah, I will not be posting the details of my cervix on FB. Especially considering all the professional contacts I have? Ha!
OP, chill the freak out. Go relax...or something. Pregnancy rage is terrible, terrible thing that has me biting my tongue constantly these days.

I'm trying... I just don't really like my MIL... she's not terrible, but visiting her in general stresses me, and with the baby now being involved, I'm nervous about her wanting to take over and tell me what to do... I guess I am a control freak too...

Sorry, everyone, again. I'm not trying to be a beotch. Just in a moment of high anxiety.

Oh and the D&E update on FB, I saw an acquaintance of mine post about herself, so I didn't think it was a big deal or TMI... Maybe I am na?ve to that... But my FB is very private too, I am not friends with anyone I wouldn't want to share that stuff with... maybe I am just more lax in that aspect.

ChristyD6 · May 2013

D and E stats on fb are tmi for me, but whatever works for you. I wouldn't let DH post anything about the baby on fb until I told everyone I thought would care. I'm talking about the sex and EDD mainly, we haven't really posted much else. Maybe just run it by him next time but it sounds like y'all are over that already.

My MIL is coming to stay at our house for 3 weeks so I'll trade you!!! ::big mobile smile:: I do hope for your sake that she isn't there when you go into labor but try to calm down about the visit. I'm sure it will be ok. It's probably better for your relationship with your H if you don't biitch about her coming too much. It is his mama.

MrsKatieW · May 2013

Anything related to my cervix is TMI on FB. My brother doesn't need to know anything more then "Hey, I'm in labor right now." DH and also have a "no posting on FB until certain people know" rule.

Sorry you don't get along with your MIL.

RoxZ32 · May 2013

stephmill26:
BrassyClarinet:
Yeah, I will not be posting the details of my cervix on FB. Especially considering all the professional contacts I have? Ha!
OP, chill the freak out. Go relax...or something. Pregnancy rage is terrible, terrible thing that has me biting my tongue constantly these days.

I'm trying... I just don't really like my MIL... she's not terrible, but visiting her in general stresses me, and with the baby now being involved, I'm nervous about her wanting to take over and tell me what to do... I guess I am a control freak too...
Sorry, everyone, again. I'm not trying to be a beotch. Just in a moment of high anxiety.
Oh and the D&E update on FB, I saw an acquaintance of mine post about herself, so I didn't think it was a big deal or TMI... Maybe I am na?ve to that... But my FB is very private too, I am not friends with anyone I wouldn't want to share that stuff with... maybe I am just more lax in that aspect.

everyone needs the chance to vent now and then! I know there are times I want to pull my hair out and my family blames it on hormones so I usually find comfort with other expecting moms. I feel like they *usually* have the ability to relate or at least comfort! I agree with you about the discussion before an invite. I don't dislike my MIL but sometimes she is very difficult and if she was staying with me for even a couple days this close to my due date I would slightly panic. I'm a control freak for sure and I have enough going on at this point that I wouldn't want the stress of taking on another task. Being said, the invite is out so it looks like you'll be having company. talk to your hubby and express your concerns, let him be there to help and support you if/when you feel overwhelmed with her. As for FB, I would probably share the same info you did because like you said, my FB is fairly private and consist of close friends and extended family who wants to know every detail of each others lives! Best of luck to you!

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

ChristyD6:
D and E stats on fb are tmi for me, but whatever works for you. I wouldn't let DH post anything about the baby on fb until I told everyone I thought would care. I'm talking about the sex and EDD mainly, we haven't really posted much else. Maybe just run it by him next time but it sounds like y'all are over that already. My MIL is coming to stay at our house for 3 weeks so I'll trade you!!! ::big mobile smile:: I do hope for your sake that she isn't there when you go into labor but try to calm down about the visit. I'm sure it will be ok. It's probably better for your relationship with your H if you don't biitch about her coming too much. It is his mama.

Oh my goodness, 3 weeks.. I am so sorry... My MIL is planning a week after the baby is born, which I am OK with (not thrilled), but was stressing prior to this event anyway... I know it's his mama... you're right about that... I try not to let on to him that I dislike her... we both have difficult parents/families and we are open about what bothers us about each others family members... but you are right, his mom has his heart for sure, so it bugs him more with her.

jenmom2girls · May 2013

MrsKatieW:
Anything related to my cervix is TMI on FB. My brother doesn't need to know anything more then "Hey, I'm in labor right now." DH and also have a "no posting on FB until certain people know" rule.
Sorry you don't get along with your MIL.

Yea, Dh and I always let each other know before posting anything personal to our fb pages.

smithm24 · May 2013

I can see how your husband would want a heads up about you posting that on FB. That is very personal and to some it would be TMI.

As for your MIL, should he have mentioned that he wanted to invite his mom? Yes. But he gave you 2 weeks notice. Calm down.

If you go into labor while she is there, then tell the nurses you don't want her anywhere near your room. They won't let her in if you don't want her there. They can even come up with some excuse like it's against hospital policy.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

RoxZ32:
stephmill26:
BrassyClarinet:
Yeah, I will not be posting the details of my cervix on FB. Especially considering all the professional contacts I have? Ha!
OP, chill the freak out. Go relax...or something. Pregnancy rage is terrible, terrible thing that has me biting my tongue constantly these days.

I'm trying... I just don't really like my MIL... she's not terrible, but visiting her in general stresses me, and with the baby now being involved, I'm nervous about her wanting to take over and tell me what to do... I guess I am a control freak too...
Sorry, everyone, again. I'm not trying to be a beotch. Just in a moment of high anxiety.
Oh and the D&E update on FB, I saw an acquaintance of mine post about herself, so I didn't think it was a big deal or TMI... Maybe I am na?ve to that... But my FB is very private too, I am not friends with anyone I wouldn't want to share that stuff with... maybe I am just more lax in that aspect.

everyone needs the chance to vent now and then! I know there are times I want to pull my hair out and my family blames it on hormones so I usually find comfort with other expecting moms. I feel like they *usually* have the ability to relate or at least comfort! I agree with you about the discussion before an invite. I don't dislike my MIL but sometimes she is very difficult and if she was staying with me for even a couple days this close to my due date I would slightly panic. I'm a control freak for sure and I have enough going on at this point that I wouldn't want the stress of taking on another task. Being said, the invite is out so it looks like you'll be having company. talk to your hubby and express your concerns, let him be there to help and support you if/when you feel overwhelmed with her. As for FB, I would probably share the same info you did because like you said, my FB is fairly private and consist of close friends and extended family who wants to know every detail of each others lives! Best of luck to you!

Thank you for being so understanding. I really appreciate it. And I am glad I am not alone in how I feel...

My sisters tell me I should make him cancel with her... I don't know...

HelgaFunk · May 2013

I'm so confused. You're upset that he's giving you two weeks notice that HIS mom will be there for three days? That seems like a bit of an overreaction. He has the right to invite his mom into his home AND he gave you two weeks of a heads up. What the crap do you expect? A years notice?

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

HelgaFunk:
I'm so confused. You're upset that he's giving you two weeks notice that HIS mom will be there for three days? That seems like a bit of an overreaction. He has the right to invite his mom into his home AND he gave you two weeks of a heads up. What the crap do you expect? A years notice?

Not a year, but just a notice in general would be nice? Before the invite? Is that really weird?

I don't know, my hubby and I always talk things out, so I don't see why this is any different...

And it's our home, not his... we share it together... ?

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

smithm24:
I can see how your husband would want a heads up about you posting that on FB. That is very personal and to some it would be TMI. As for your MIL, should he have mentioned that he wanted to invite his mom? Yes. But he gave you 2 weeks notice. Calm down. If you go into labor while she is there, then tell the nurses you don't want her anywhere near your room. They won't let her in if you don't want her there. They can even come up with some excuse like it's against hospital policy.

I fully plan to let the nurses know that I don't want her in the room, if she happens to be here when I go into labor. I doubt that will happen, but its just a fear. I am just not comfortable with her even being around for that... but that is me....

HelgaFunk · May 2013

stephmill26:
HelgaFunk:
I'm so confused. You're upset that he's giving you two weeks notice that HIS mom will be there for three days? That seems like a bit of an overreaction. He has the right to invite his mom into his home AND he gave you two weeks of a heads up. What the crap do you expect? A years notice?
Not a year, but just a notice in general would be nice? Before the invite? Is that really weird?
I don't know, my hubby and I always talk things out, so I don't see why this is any different...
And it's our home, not his... we share it together... ?

I think you just like to argue. Two weeks IS a "notice in general". And I'm not saying that it's not both of your home but it's his freaking mom and he gave you two weeks notice. I guess I just can't imagine having to have a discussion with my husband whether or not any of our family was ever not welcome into our home. When your kid grows up how would you feel if you didn't feel welcome in their home?

ziggy23213 · May 2013

I would be annoyed if DH invited anyone at all, even his mother, to stay overnight at our house without at least running it past me first, especially when I'm nine months pregnant. Having house guests, even our parents, means cleaning, having special food in the house for them, etc, and I think it's inconsiderate to not even discuss that with the person you're living with beforehand.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

ziggy23213:
I would be annoyed if DH invited anyone at all, even his mother, to stay overnight at our house without at least running it past me first, especially when I'm nine months pregnant. Having house guests, even our parents, means cleaning, having special food in the house for them, etc, and I think it's inconsiderate to not even discuss that with the person you're living with beforehand.

Yes, this is exactly how I feel. I feel pressure to entertain, make sure they eat, house is clean, etc... plus like I said, we discuss everything... well, almost everything... and I would never invite a guest over without talking to him about it first. It's just a mutual respect kind of thing... but even more important now that I am about to pop...

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

HelgaFunk:
stephmill26:
HelgaFunk:
I'm so confused. You're upset that he's giving you two weeks notice that HIS mom will be there for three days? That seems like a bit of an overreaction. He has the right to invite his mom into his home AND he gave you two weeks of a heads up. What the crap do you expect? A years notice?
Not a year, but just a notice in general would be nice? Before the invite? Is that really weird?
I don't know, my hubby and I always talk things out, so I don't see why this is any different...
And it's our home, not his... we share it together... ?

I think you just like to argue. Two weeks IS a "notice in general". And I'm not saying that it's not both of your home but it's his freaking mom and he gave you two weeks notice. I guess I just can't imagine having to have a discussion with my husband whether or not any of our family was ever not welcome into our home. When your kid grows up how would you feel if you didn't feel welcome in their home?

I sometimes do like to argue, so you got me there. It's not that she is not welcome... well, it kinda is! lol... but I would welcome her in, I just want to be a part of that decision instead of being told that it is going to happen... especially considering our circumstances of having just moved, and being so close to the end of my pregnancy. If that is uptight and argumentative, then so be it. I'm just not comfortable with that decision being made without me knowing about it.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

My sisters told me I should make him cancel, yeah. I would feel really bad about doing that, though, so I am not sure what to do. Of course I can't "make" him do anything, he is a grown man... but we will probably discuss it later when he comes home.

chelsmcl · May 2013

CTGirl30:
Take a few deep breaths here. You posted on a public forum, opening it up for people to reply with their opinions. If you didn't want that, write it in your journal next time. Along with your dilation and effacement stats, which are weird to be putting on FB to begin with. Unless you're cool with advertising to all, including MIL, the activities of your cervix...

I agree. First of all I would never post about my cervix on FB, that's TMI in my opinion. Also I see no problem with 2 weeks notice about your MIL staying over, but since DH is the one who invited her he should be the one getting the place clean and ready for her.

jefk · May 2013

I feel for you. Having my MIL over is a lot of work - she's very dismissive of me and it's stressful for both me and H. I'd be pissed if my H invited anyone over for a few days without asking me - and he'd be upset if I did the same to him. I wouldn't cancel, but definitely let him know how you feel and tell him that he needs to pick up a lot of the slack as far as keeping her entertained.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

Thanks for the advice... that is part of the problem, he works every day and she is coming on my days off work. I asked if he was going to take time off and he wasn't planning on it, so I asked him to see if he could get time off. I would feel really awkward alone in the house with her for 3 days while he worked...

notquiteblushing · May 2013

I think it's nasty you posted your dilation and effacement stats on FB. Ick!

flerlgirl · May 2013

This was entertaining to read.

Flerlgirl wuz here

Achae · May 2013

I agree with others. You may not be crazy about mil but it is your husbands family support. Just because you are going through changes doesn't mean he won't have to make changes too! Suck it up and deal with a three day visit

KacyChicago · May 2013

Over-share for sure on the dilation/effacement. I mean, seriously, who needs to know that other than you and your OB? I love that you say another friend did it, so you felt like it was OK. Please don't be one of those Moms that posts your kid's poop shots on Facebook as well.

Chill. I feel like you're just looking for something to get upset about as far as your MIL is concerned. It's just a few days, and it's your husband's house too, so he shouldn't need "permission" to invite his Mom over!

RoxZ32 · May 2013

stephmill26:
Thanks for the advice... that is part of the problem, he works every day and she is coming on my days off work. I asked if he was going to take time off and he wasn't planning on it, so I asked him to see if he could get time off. I would feel really awkward alone in the house with her for 3 days while he worked...

oh geez, that doesn't make it any better does it!? I didn't think of that being a possibility for you. I think if he really wants his mom to stay he should take some time off of work if its possible, even if its only one day. It's one day less of stress for you. And one day less of stress is better for you and your baby's health! I was going to say it probably isn't worth canceling plans as it may cause more tension between you and her down the road because I think MILs will be quick to assume it was the wife who didn't want her there even if your hubby were to come up with the worlds best excuse. I think it's funny though that people keep telling you that you should be grateful for a two week notice like its a job your quitting. This is a marriage, a partnership that requires communication, especially when it affects each other. I'm sure he didn't mean to upset you by doing it, he just spoke too soon so hopefully he can understand where your coming from.

jefk · May 2013

stephmill26:
Thanks for the advice... that is part of the problem, he works every day and she is coming on my days off work. I asked if he was going to take time off and he wasn't planning on it, so I asked him to see if he could get time off. I would feel really awkward alone in the house with her for 3 days while he worked...

His mom is coming in from out of town and he's not taking any time off? That's kind of odd - he's the one who invited her! Is he saving his days for when the baby comes?

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

RoxZ32:
stephmill26:
Thanks for the advice... that is part of the problem, he works every day and she is coming on my days off work. I asked if he was going to take time off and he wasn't planning on it, so I asked him to see if he could get time off. I would feel really awkward alone in the house with her for 3 days while he worked...

oh geez, that doesn't make it any better does it!? I didn't think of that being a possibility for you. I think if he really wants his mom to stay he should take some time off of work if its possible, even if its only one day. It's one day less of stress for you. And one day less of stress is better for you and your baby's health! I was going to say it probably isn't worth canceling plans as it may cause more tension between you and her down the road because I think MILs will be quick to assume it was the wife who didn't want her there even if your hubby were to come up with the worlds best excuse. I think it's funny though that people keep telling you that you should be grateful for a two week notice like its a job your quitting. This is a marriage, a partnership that requires communication, especially when it affects each other. I'm sure he didn't mean to upset you by doing it, he just spoke too soon so hopefully he can understand where your coming from.

Thank you, seriously... thank you so so much for saying all of this. I agree, marriage is a partnership, and we should discuss anything and everything that will affect one another. I know it was not his intention to upset me, which is why I can't really be mad at him, but was really upset by the situation. I hope we can resolve this when he gets home.

Sorry for making others want to puke by the over-share. When my acquaintance did it, I didn't even blink... I didn't think it was TMI... and I don't think it's TMI when countless women on thebump post their dilation and effacement stats either... it's just information. I'm not spreading my legs and telling people to have a feel up there. Anyway, I appreciate the input.

Uhhh and no I don't plan on posting pics of my kids poop... lol... I do post pics of my dogs poop though. Or pee. If it is in funny shapes. But I like gross humor.

PinkPuffyHeart2 · May 2013

jefk:
stephmill26:
Thanks for the advice... that is part of the problem, he works every day and she is coming on my days off work. I asked if he was going to take time off and he wasn't planning on it, so I asked him to see if he could get time off. I would feel really awkward alone in the house with her for 3 days while he worked...
His mom is coming in from out of town and he's not taking any time off? That's kind of odd - he's the one who invited her! Is he saving his days for when the baby comes?

I think he just hadn't thought about it. He is the type to make quick decisions without thinking. I am the type who needs to plan everything out... we're very opposite that way...

RoxZ32 · May 2013

stephmill26:
RoxZ32:
stephmill26:
Thanks for the advice... that is part of the problem, he works every day and she is coming on my days off work. I asked if he was going to take time off and he wasn't planning on it, so I asked him to see if he could get time off. I would feel really awkward alone in the house with her for 3 days while he worked...

oh geez, that doesn't make it any better does it!? I didn't think of that being a possibility for you. I think if he really wants his mom to stay he should take some time off of work if its possible, even if its only one day. It's one day less of stress for you. And one day less of stress is better for you and your baby's health! I was going to say it probably isn't worth canceling plans as it may cause more tension between you and her down the road because I think MILs will be quick to assume it was the wife who didn't want her there even if your hubby were to come up with the worlds best excuse. I think it's funny though that people keep telling you that you should be grateful for a two week notice like its a job your quitting. This is a marriage, a partnership that requires communication, especially when it affects each other. I'm sure he didn't mean to upset you by doing it, he just spoke too soon so hopefully he can understand where your coming from.

Thank you, seriously... thank you so so much for saying all of this. I agree, marriage is a partnership, and we should discuss anything and everything that will affect one another. I know it was not his intention to upset me, which is why I can't really be mad at him, but was really upset by the situation. I hope we can resolve this when he gets home.
Sorry for making others want to puke by the over-share. When my acquaintance did it, I didn't even blink... I didn't think it was TMI... and I don't think it's TMI when countless women on thebump post their dilation and effacement stats either... it's just information. I'm not spreading my legs and telling people to have a feel up there. Anyway, I appreciate the input.
Uhhh and no I don't plan on posting pics of my kids poop... lol... I do post pics of my dogs poop though. Or pee. If it is in funny shapes. But I like gross humor.

Yeah it's not like you posted info like "wow my vagina is swollen and purple!" Lol it was basic information. And the women who understand the stats are going to be excited for you and men especially may have no idea what it means and skip right over it! Post what you want, if people don't want to know about it, they'll either not read it or take you off their news feed! No big deal. But I'm going to guess that those that are easily grossed out already took you off their news feed after a picture of dog poop. LOL.

Who would have thought that such a simple venting post would have been such a hot topic this evening?! Thanks for helping pass the time for me - bed rest is pretty boring!

kristinrae914 · May 2013

Meh. I kind of agree that it shouldn't be "notice" that OP is given but rather the chance the discuss having house guests this far along. I feel like total crap right now and I'd be pretty pisssssed off if I had to entertain in-laws for 3 days.

The stats on Facebook are TMI though. Wink

TheTamedShrew · May 2013

Wow! I can't believe how rude everyone is being to you about this....I would be absolutely LIVID if my DH invited anyone to our house to stay for two nights when I was that close to my due date! Are you kidding me?? When you are that pregnant and you could go into labor ANY day, I'm sorry but YOU should be able to decide who is in your home and be surrounded by those you are most comfortable with. Your DH should understand that and at least have given you the chance to say she could come stay or not. Leaving you out of the decision and sending out the invite is UNACCEPTABLE! I love my MIL, but that doesn't mean that I want her coming to stay at my house when I'm exhausted and hugely pregnant, unless she is planning to come HELP. Good grief! Give this gal a break, ladies! Sooo harsh. I COMPLETELY understand you, girl, and all I can say is that your MIL better at least offer to do a load of laundry or cook for you guys one night if she's gonna come "hang" when you are about to pop any day now. As far as the facebook thing, I don't really see why your husband cares so much, or why everyone on here feels like they should tell you what info is appropriate for you to share with YOUR FRIENDS. The bottom line is, you and your DH obviously need to clear the lines of communication a little better because in both situations it sounds like he's kind of bossing you around and you're just being okay with it. If he told you to tell whoever you want (it is YOUR BODY after all), then that would include facebook. It must be really annoying that he's gonna act all grumpy and say he'll just "uninvite" his mom, as if that were really an option now....UGH! set him straight, honey!

flerlgirl · May 2013

jo27key:
Wow! I can't believe how rude everyone is being to you about this....I would be absolutely LIVID if my DH invited anyone to our house to stay for two nights when I was that close to my due date! nbsp; Are you kidding me?? When you are that pregnant and you could go into labor ANY day, I'm sorry but YOU should be able to decide who is in your home and be surrounded by those you are most comfortable with. Your DH should understand that and at least have given you the chance to say she could come stay or not. nbsp;Leaving you out of the decision and sending out the invite is UNACCEPTABLE! I love my MIL, but that doesn't mean that I want her coming to stay at my house when I'm exhausted and hugely pregnant, unless she is planning to come HELP. Good grief! Give this gal a break, ladies! Sooo harsh. nbsp;I COMPLETELY understand you, girl, and all I can say is that your MIL better at least offer to do a load of laundry or cook for you guys one night if she's gonna come "hang" when you are about to pop any day now. nbsp;As far as the facebook thing, I don't really see why your husband cares so much, or why everyone on here feels like they should tell you what info is appropriate for you to share with YOUR FRIENDS. nbsp;The bottom line is, you and your DH obviously need to clear the lines of communication a little better because in both situations it sounds like he's kind of bossing you around and you're just being okay with it. nbsp;If he told you to tell whoever you want it is YOUR BODY after all, then that would include facebook. nbsp;It must be really annoying that he's gonna act all grumpy and say he'll just "uninvite" his mom, as if that were really an option now....UGH! set him straight, honey!

Dude. If this was too harsh, never go to high school.

jmaguilar5 · May 2013

flerlgirl:
jo27key:
Wow! I can't believe how rude everyone is being to you about this....I would be absolutely LIVID if my DH invited anyone to our house to stay for two nights when I was that close to my due date! nbsp; Are you kidding me?? When you are that pregnant and you could go into labor ANY day, I'm sorry but YOU should be able to decide who is in your home and be surrounded by those you are most comfortable with. Your DH should understand that and at least have given you the chance to say she could come stay or not. nbsp;Leaving you out of the decision and sending out the invite is UNACCEPTABLE! I love my MIL, but that doesn't mean that I want her coming to stay at my house when I'm exhausted and hugely pregnant, unless she is planning to come HELP. Good grief! Give this gal a break, ladies! Sooo harsh. nbsp;I COMPLETELY understand you, girl, and all I can say is that your MIL better at least offer to do a load of laundry or cook for you guys one night if she's gonna come "hang" when you are about to pop any day now. nbsp;As far as the facebook thing, I don't really see why your husband cares so much, or why everyone on here feels like they should tell you what info is appropriate for you to share with YOUR FRIENDS. nbsp;The bottom line is, you and your DH obviously need to clear the lines of communication a little better because in both situations it sounds like he's kind of bossing you around and you're just being okay with it. nbsp;If he told you to tell whoever you want it is YOUR BODY after all, then that would include facebook. nbsp;It must be really annoying that he's gonna act all grumpy and say he'll just "uninvite" his mom, as if that were really an option now....UGH! set him straight, honey!

Dude. If this was too harsh, never go to high school.

Umm this...I have seen much much worse on here.

HelgaFunk · May 2013

I just don't understand feeling like you have to entertain your mother in law. If it was some long lost cousin that you'd never met that was coming to visit out of the blue I could understand getting into a panic. But if my husband's own mom was coming to visit I'd tell her she was part of the family and that she's welcome to be there but she knows the circumstances of how pregnancy works and for her not to have any expectations. Of course I don't feel like I should have to ask my husband's permission to invite my mom over either. Different strokes and shiz. I guess I'm just a family kind of woman and while I expect a notice, my door is always open for family. But that's just how we roll, yo.

emolm · May 2013

stephmill26:
smithm24:
I can see how your husband would want a heads up about you posting that on FB. That is very personal and to some it would be TMI.

As for your MIL, should he have mentioned that he wanted to invite his mom? Yes. But he gave you 2 weeks notice. Calm down.

If you go into labor while she is there, then tell the nurses you don't want her anywhere near your room. They won't let her in if you don't want her there. They can even come up with some excuse like it's against hospital policy.

I fully plan to let the nurses know that I don't want her in the room, if she happens to be here when I go into labor. I doubt that will happen, but its just a fear. I am just not comfortable with her even being around for that... but that is me....

But you're comfortable with her and the rest of the world knowing everything about your cervix?

MrsKatieW · May 2013

flerlgirl:
jo27key:
Wow! I can't believe how rude everyone is being to you about this....I would be absolutely LIVID if my DH invited anyone to our house to stay for two nights when I was that close to my due date! nbsp; Are you kidding me?? When you are that pregnant and you could go into labor ANY day, I'm sorry but YOU should be able to decide who is in your home and be surrounded by those you are most comfortable with. Your DH should understand that and at least have given you the chance to say she could come stay or not. nbsp;Leaving you out of the decision and sending out the invite is UNACCEPTABLE! I love my MIL, but that doesn't mean that I want her coming to stay at my house when I'm exhausted and hugely pregnant, unless she is planning to come HELP. Good grief! Give this gal a break, ladies! Sooo harsh. nbsp;I COMPLETELY understand you, girl, and all I can say is that your MIL better at least offer to do a load of laundry or cook for you guys one night if she's gonna come "hang" when you are about to pop any day now. nbsp;As far as the facebook thing, I don't really see why your husband cares so much, or why everyone on here feels like they should tell you what info is appropriate for you to share with YOUR FRIENDS. nbsp;The bottom line is, you and your DH obviously need to clear the lines of communication a little better because in both situations it sounds like he's kind of bossing you around and you're just being okay with it. nbsp;If he told you to tell whoever you want it is YOUR BODY after all, then that would include facebook. nbsp;It must be really annoying that he's gonna act all grumpy and say he'll just "uninvite" his mom, as if that were really an option now....UGH! set him straight, honey!
Dude. If this was too harsh, never go to high school.

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