She told her mother-in-law she was not able to accompany them to the birth of their child, but she didn’t expect her to burst through the doors and demand to be present. Both she and her baby were put at great risk as a result.
Shocking Experience
A new mother shares her story of how her mother-in-law ruined the birth of her son just four days ago. It was extremely traumatic for her and has changed the landscape for their future relationship.
Strained Relationship
The mother explains that her relationship with her mother-in-law has always been difficult, marked by indifference and derogatory remarks. She has never got on with her and has probably met her about ten times since she has been with her partner.
Feels Ignored
She feels as though her mother-in-law has never liked her, and it’s obvious. She doesn’t speak to her, she often ignores her, and always leaves her out of conversations. In other words, she might as well be invisible!
Change in Behavior
Her mother-in-law’s attitude toward her changed when they found out she was expecting, as she was excited about becoming a grandmother. Finally, they had something that they could talk about and share a common interest in.
Birth Partner
Over time, her interest started getting weird, however! It was around the time that her mother-in-law repeatedly asked her husband – never her if she could be present during the birth!
A Big No
Obviously, that was a firm NO, and she didn’t think about it again after that. It sort of went without saying that she and her husband would be the only ones present, plus a ton of nurses and doctors! They were polite about it, though, and just explained that it wouldn’t be right.
Unauthorized Entry
Well, that was until, without warning, the mother-in-law stormed into the delivery room while the mother was in active labor. There she was with the gas and air, and she suddenly appeared out of nowhere!
Passive Response
Focused on her birth and too shy and anxious to confront her mother-in-law, she wholly expected her partner to ask her to leave, but he didn’t. She didn’t have the strength to argue, so she kept hoping he’d say something. Anything!
Her Persistence
During one of the examinations, she found it in her to signal that it was time for her mother-in-law to leave, but she insisted that her partner leave the room instead, leaving the mother alone! What on earth?!
Need to Push
As labor progressed, she felt the urge to push but did not want to do so with her mother-in-law present. That’s not the easiest situation to be in! She felt devastated that she could still see her mother-in-law in front of her! The doctor asked her to leave, thankfully!
Hasty Return
Fast forward to an hour later, the baby was not coming out, no matter how hard she pushed, and things had started to get panicky in the delivery room. She ended up on her hands and knees in the least dignified position, and then she came back into the room!
Turn of Events
The birth did not proceed smoothly, and she ended up in the operating room, where a forceps delivery became necessary. From that moment on, she can’t recall much of what was going on.
Persistence Continues
People reported afterward that her mother-in-law attempted to enter the delivery room multiple times, which further distressed her. Why had she been hellbent on making things so hard?
An Overreaction
She was horrified. Her partner didn’t think it was as bad as she was making out, but she was absolutely livid about it. Exhausted and livid! She’d made it abundantly clear that she was not welcome on numerous occasions!
Visitors Allowed
The following day, visitors were allowed, and she ensured her own mother was the first to meet her baby after her husband. She made it clear to her husband that she would be furious if there was any deviation from this plan!
Playing Games
Feeling wronged, she intentionally gave her mother-in-law the wrong visiting times so her mother could meet the baby first without issue. It seemed the only way to actually stop her from barging in!
Visit Order
She also put in place a visiting order due to the difficult birth. That meant her mother-in-law had to make a request that needed to be accepted. Obviously, her mother-in-law was displeased that she was not the first to meet the baby, and her daily requests to visit continued.
Struggles with Breastfeeding
In addition to her distress over the birth, the mother was trying to establish breastfeeding and felt vulnerable and anxious. Meanwhile, her mother-in-law kept telling her husband that she was mean and horrible for keeping her away from the baby.
Taking Time
She has yet to speak to her husband to fully express how upset she is because she wants to enjoy time with her baby. She doesn’t want her mother-in-law to ruin the bonding period as well!
Feelings of Betrayal
She feels let down by her partner for not standing up for her more and keeping his mother out properly. Equally, she is confused about why the medical staff did not keep her mother-in-law away when she clearly expressed her wish for her not to be present.
Midwife’s Insight
A midwife suggested that the stressful presence of her mother-in-law might have contributed to the difficult labor. She knows that she will never forgive her for what she did, but she needs to address the future of their relationship with her husband.
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