Quote From: hairbylisa06 I started reading this and wondered if I had written this and didn't remember doing it.This is so close to what I am going through with my daughter inlaw.I was called when my daughter inlaw went into labor.I was at the hospital,in the labor room, then was asked to leave when her mother,and sister arrived.I wasn't allowed to be in the room during the birth,so I left the hospital and went home.She was born Nov 8.On Thanksgiving we went to their house,however my daughter inlaw stayed in the bedroom with my granddaughter,and we weren't allowed to see her.When my grandson was born I was allowed to be in the room during the birth, but you could see in my daughter inlaws eyes that she didn't want me there.It has been 4 years now and we aren't not allowed to enter their home.We went to my grand daughters kindergarten graduation in June.We stopped by the house first,while at the front door,I could hear my daughter inlaw tell my son that she didn't want us in her house,so we left and went to the school.We sat with my son,while she sat in the back alone.I don't know what I have done to her for her to treat us like this.I have always been nice to her.They even lived with me for 9 months so they could get on their feet ,rent free.They didn't even help with groceries,or house work.She stayed in the bedroom all day,slept most of it,while my son went to work.I know that not every body gets along,but couldn't she at least put alittle effort into getting along.Here it the mdidle of Jan. and we haven't celebrated Christmas with them yet,and they only live 40 mins. away.I just keep biting my tongue to keep the peace.I guess my son doesn't want to see how she is,or he just hopes that it will be ok to go on like this.They have seperated several times,but he goes back to her,I think because of the kids.My grand daughter wanted to know what she did to make daddy go away.So he went back.I guess if you don't want a full blown fued you don't say anything,but still get treated like crap.
First, I'm very sorry that you have this experience.
Second, I have a good relationship with my in-laws.
My first birth was just my husband and I. Everyone was in the waiting room. I really wanted my Mom in there with me but my husband made it clear that if my mom was there then so was his mom. I wasn't interested. I was completely scared about giving birth, and didn't care to be so 'exposed' to everyone.
With my second birth I made it clear to my husband that I wanted to share this experience with my mom. His mom had this experience with her daughter. When I explained it that way it worked.
Childbirth, as you know, is a bloody mess and you are totally exposed. There are very few people I want to see me that way. Even though I love and appreciate my mother in law, she is one of the last people in the world I would want in that room.
I know there are so many other problems you have with your daughter in law and son but maybe this can help you to see through the childbirth aspect.