AITAH for telling my husband I want his mom banned from the delivery room?
The user, who is 34 weeks pr****nt with her first child, is facing conflict with her husband (35M) regarding the involvement of his mother (62F) during the birth.
The husband's mother has been overly involved, calling the unborn baby "her baby" and using nicknames, which has caused the user stress.
The user es**blished a boundary, stating she wants her own mother present for support during labor, but not her mother-in-law, whom she fears will create drama.
This boundary led the husband to threaten to boycott the delivery if his mother is excluded, leaving the user to question if she is wrong for maintaining her boundary.
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The original poster (OP) is experiencing significant stress due to her mother-in-law's inappropriate boundary crossing and her husband's refusal to support her request for a calm birthing environment.
The central conflict lies between the OP's need to feel safe and supported during labor and her husband prioritizing his mother's desire for intense involvement over his wife's stated needs.
The core issue is whether the OP is overstepping by firmly setting a boundary against a disruptive presence in the delivery room, even if that boundary results in her husband refusing to attend.
Is it reasonable to insist on personal support in the delivery room, or is the husband justified in making his attendance conditional on his mother's inclusion?
Users Wasted No Time Telling It Like It Is:
What started as a simple post quickly turned into a wildfire of opinions, with users chiming in from all sides.