Hey Misty

Funny you mention MIL's....

Mine hinted that she'd like to come in and see the birth of her grand child - i pretty much finished that thought for her immediately.

I explained to her - that although i cherish our relationship and am very thankful for her being my MIL that I would just not feel comfortable with her gazing at my "fanny" - I also explained to her that she has 2 lovely daughters that although still single they will one day being having their own children and that I think that she should hold this special moment for one of them....besides I also mentioned that DH and I only want us 2 in there - not even my mum

i think it is odd that MIL's assume that you will have the special bond with them the way you would your own mum

I wonder if they were that close with their MIL's??

anyway - hope this helps

dianna