So I will be having my final ultrasound in a few weeks. I was planning on inviting my mom. Although she has 11 other grandchildren, she has never gotten to be involved in prenatal stuff. All the children are from my brothers, I am her only girl. I know this is a really special time for her, and it is for me as well to be able to have her there.

My husband brought up also inviting his mom. He said that he thinks she’d really appreciate it. While I know that is true, she and I just don’t have the best relationship. We were not on speaking terms last year. We have since made up, but it’s still pretty awkward. She is very judgmental and has made comments about my weight before, although she is very overweight herself. So having all my stomach out there with her right beside me makes me incredibly self conscious. This is her first grand baby (she has an older adopted grandchild), but she still has 2 other children who will probably have kids in the future who she could be involved with in this aspect.

Should I just suck it up and let her come?

(I have already checked, and the ultrasound facility does not have a limit on how many people can be in the room.)