tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post115414691188622448..comments2023-12-05T10:04:14.177-05:00Comments on Ittybits & Pieces: Welcome back, UbermaleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1154445756078165072006-08-01T11:22:00.000-04:002006-08-01T11:22:00.000-04:00I think it's wonderful that you have that kind of ...I think it's wonderful that you have that kind of relationship with your MIL. I understand it completely, because I am fortunate enough to have a mother-in-law who is equally as wonderful as my own mom. In my case, though, I really didn't want EITHER of them with me in the delivery room. (I ended up having a c-sec so it was just my husband). But we had lots of people at the house later, and it was fine. <BR/><BR/>I know my experience wasn't the norm, though, and not all families get along as well as ours do.toyfotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925976386177377987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1154443199734242612006-08-01T10:39:00.000-04:002006-08-01T10:39:00.000-04:00I guess I'm one of the exceptions, because my moth...I guess I'm one of the exceptions, because my mother-in-law was present when my son was born. My own mother was on a plane when the magic happened, but her flight wouldn't arrive until 7 hours after his birth. I've gotten along with my MIL well throughout the years, and while I will never feel the same bond as I do with my mother, I was comfortable enough with my MIL to allow her in to witness my most undignified poses to pull off my most dignified moment as a woman. <BR/><BR/>However, I know I'm in the minority and this post is indispensable for pregnant women and new mothers who don't have as comfortable a relationship with their MILs as I do. Thank you for this.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612468442701491963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1154277384741179522006-07-30T12:36:00.000-04:002006-07-30T12:36:00.000-04:00I'm printing this out and giving it to all the hus...I'm printing this out and giving it to all the husbands of my pregnant friends. <BR/><BR/>Not that it'll help.<BR/><BR/>My feeling is, either you're a guy who gets it or you're a guy who doesn't. As much as you'd like to you can't retrain them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1154237178160203762006-07-30T01:26:00.000-04:002006-07-30T01:26:00.000-04:00Amen. When little miss was born, her biodad INSIST...Amen. When little miss was born, her biodad INSISTED on his demon (which is putting it nicely) of a mother being present at the birth. I had her kicked out halfway through my labor and told the nurse in no uncertain terms that only my own mother was welcome from here on in. Luckily the husband wouldn't even think of inviting his mother for this birth and she in turn wouldn't think of showing up, being that he's the youngest of a million (or is it 7) kids and she understands this principle by now. Only my own mommy is welcome to see my vagoogoo thank you very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1154212042750805562006-07-29T18:27:00.000-04:002006-07-29T18:27:00.000-04:00You should seriously think about writing a book. I...You should seriously think about writing a book. If only I had had you on my side when my first one was an infant...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1154156287697357372006-07-29T02:58:00.000-04:002006-07-29T02:58:00.000-04:00I think that as part of the prenatal birthing clas...I think that as part of the prenatal birthing classes available, every man needs to be sent to read this post. Then they must have a quiz to verify that they read it. With penalties if they fail the quiz and still invite the inlaws.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com