L&D question
I have always wanted Mom there when I was under stress or when I was fearful...but not this time. I knew my mom's excitement would preclude her ability to be there for me in the way that I needed. So we didn't even allow her to drive to the hospital until the doctor said it was time to do a c-section. If I hadn't had c-section, I would have not had hubby call her until I was dilated to at least an 8 if even then. Everybody's different. I just got a sense as pregnancy went on that I wanted only hubby and me. Some people love to have their mother or sister or friend there all through the labor. I think it would have stressed me out more because the more people, the more things to worry about. When I had my RNY both my mom and hubby stayed in my hospital room with me for two days. So I am close with my mom. But having a baby is a whole different matter. You'll figure out what's right for you the closer you get to your big day.
I think it depends on what you are comfortable with. I had a party going on in my room :-) We had my DH, Mom, Dad, 2 of my 3 brothers, their spouses, my in-laws, my SIL and BIL and a friend of mine. Too bad I ended up with a c-section many hours later.
329 (pre-op) 167 (4-22-10) 150 (lowest and goal Summer 07)
Wife to Russ and Mommy to Elizabeth "Libby"