I have asked my mum to be there with DH and I fo rthe birth of our baby. I really dont mind if my in laws are there at the hospital but not in the room with me. Plus I am having a caesar and its not something I would feel comfortable with them hanging around.

My mum and I are very close. After my dad died she was all I had (until I met my beloved BH) and not having her there would seem very strange to me. Plus she has been so supportive of DH and I since we first got together, the first to give us a hand, the last be there cleaning after a party, the most generous with her time - its an easy decision to have her there.

MIL wont try and come into the delivery suite (or one hopes not) I mean, I understand its her sons child but I am not her daughter and I dont feel like she has the right to see me in all my glory. If her son was giving birth.. another story!!!