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Oh wow, she's been waiting for THIS for a loooong time hasn't she!!!! Whats the chances that lots of her friends have grandkids and have been lording it over her

Funny - my mum was shocked when I feel pg young, but it wasn't long until all her friends got jealous and wanting a grandy too. I had some of her friends trying to set me up with their sons oh it was ridiculous

However, she didn't go too mental (but later on she did buy a cot for her place - not a full nursery though), and it has been wonderful being able to get a break here and there.

It must feel a little weird, but try not to panic toooooo much. Realistically she won't be whipping bubs off with her when he's only weeks old - she can't have him until you are comfortable with it, and that might not even be till bubs is over a year anyway.

Cross the other bridges when you get to them - if you are not happy with the fireplace setup, bubs doesn't go. I'm sure they will be scrambling to get appropriate cover if they understand you don't feel its safe enough.

Sometimes it appears that GP, MIL's etc like to tease/annoy/rolleyes at some of the choices we make - the old "well it never hurt us" comments float about alot - just be ready for it and smile through gritted teeth!

Hope she settles down a little for you. Oh and one tip - to avoid a MIL becoming overbearing with advice etc - ASK HER for the advice, ask her how DP was as a baby etc. If she feels included she is less likely to get pushy about things
You don't have to take the advice of course................!