Mother in law at our anatomy scan?!

MamaBish · February 2015

Not a chance in hell!!

heatheremanderson · February 2015

No - simply put - no.

This is a medical procedure not a show and tell. Unless your MIL is a trained ultra sonographer who is willing to try and interpret the results........just show her a picture if you are provided one.

If your MIL was there for support instead of your partner, that is acceptable but this isn't a circus where your unborn child is trained monkey.

HomeLiveLove · February 2015

I wouldn't be ok with it but it's all about what you are comfortable with. It's YOUR body and YOUR baby.

SammeMotley · February 2015

Um no thanks, definitely not. But mine is a nightmare. I'm judging by the fact you asked, you are less than thrilled about it?? I would have to decline.

Ana0927 · February 2015

No way would I want her there! She was there for my NT scan and couldn't handle it. She was here visiting for thanksgiving and at the time we were a one car family. My DH had to take the kids to school and daycare so she had to drive me there. She cried the whole time. Cried because she was having another grandchild, cried because she was worried something was going to be wrong, cried while I was trying to talk to the doctor. Cried the whole time. It was really distracting

Davila21 · February 2015

I agree with most everyone else. I would not want her there, or anyone other than my SO for that matter.

At the end of the day it really is up to you and how you both feel towards having her there. If anything you could always just share the photos and news afterwards.

Samsmommy6515 · February 2015

Go with the person or people that will help keep your nerves contained and who will the best to share news with (good or bad). Prayers with you and your baby!

I know my MIL enjoys pushing my buttons, so I'd make DH tell her it's not her place.

gilder40 · February 2015

My husband and I are extremely family-oriented people. My mom and dad came to our initial ultrasound, and it was amazing. They've been ready for grandkids for a long time, and my dad never got to see any of us kiddos in ultrasounds. It was very special for them. I adore my MIL, and I wouldn't care if she wanted to come. I'm so laid back that a lot of things don't bother me.

Now if his aunt wanted to come, I'd put my foot down. She's a nutcase and the type that would invite herself to her great-nephew/niece's ultrasound and birth. She wigged out on my birthday and caused a HUGE scene over a damn pepper. Lol.

CurlyMom78 · February 2015

Go with your gut.

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