So I am being induced next Tuesday morning if baby doesn't decide to come before then. My in laws are driving up on Monday so they can be up here when baby is born. I am excited to see them and have the help with our 4yr old. However, this is my first and last pregnancy and when it comes time for actual delivery I want it to be just my husband and myself. Everyone is fine with that, then comes the question about the labor part. My mother in law wants to be up there in the room as much as possible while I am in labor, step out for the actual birth, then come back in before the skin to skin. I didn't picture things going like that. I want to be able to figure things out on our own, I don't want her to keep having to step out, or me feel bad they drove up to wait in a waiting room the whole time.

I told her I kinda thought it would mostly be me and my husband in there and she started making comments about when she gave birth her mother in law rubbed her back, got her ice, kept her cool, and stuff while her husband did nothing. That's nice but I don't want her touching me I am very uncomfortable with people touching me on a normal day so I can only imagine what it will be like in labor.

So I am thinking I should just tell her that I called the hospital to do my final registration and they recommend no visitors until baby is born and after the skin to skin time. That way I don't have to worry about constant bugging from her, or trying to hint for her to get out, or asking the nursing staff to kick her out. I can be free to do as we wish and she can come up afterwards.

Should I just go with this lie to make things easier? What's your advice or story??