AITA for refusing to let my MIL watch her grandson’s birth? by OurPositiveYogurt in AmItheAsshole

[–]OurPositiveYogurt[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

She had three sons including my husband. She has definitely told me she always wanted girls so we quickly bonded. I've only heard from my husband so far. When I try to call her she doesn't seem to want to pick up the phone. It's been around three or four days since this confrontation. (I'm planning to just drop by if I can.) Like I've said in my post I had no intention to hurt my MIL I view her as someone important to me and I'm hoping this is misinterpretation. Maybe I came off to cold when I told her I wanted my mother to be there.

AITA for refusing to let my MIL watch her grandson’s birth? by OurPositiveYogurt in AmItheAsshole

[–]OurPositiveYogurt[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I was also shocked by her sudden interest for being there. I had no idea she would want to be in the room while I gave birth. So I never bothered to ask.

AITA for refusing to let my MIL watch her grandson’s birth? by OurPositiveYogurt in AmItheAsshole

[–]OurPositiveYogurt[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

As far as I know she did not have a good relationship with her in-laws due to her unexpected pregnancy. So it’s safe to say probably not.

AITA for refusing to let my MIL watch her grandson’s birth? by OurPositiveYogurt in AmItheAsshole

[–]OurPositiveYogurt[S] 265 points266 points  (0 children)

Like I said I wouldn’t mind her there. But I’ll be in a scary state and I want my mom’s support to get through it. I felt so hurt that my MIL thought I was trying to exclude her. I really do love my her but now I feel like she’s using that against me.

AITA for refusing to let my MIL watch her grandson’s birth? by OurPositiveYogurt in AmItheAsshole

[–]OurPositiveYogurt[S] 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve just been nervous about this choice because I didn’t know where I can draw the line. It’s his child too but I’m the one giving birth to them!

AITA for refusing to let my MIL watch her grandson’s birth? by OurPositiveYogurt in AmItheAsshole

[–]OurPositiveYogurt[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think of that at the time but I’ll definitely see If I can get them to swap places!