Are you perhaps from a different culture where men are not normally part of birth and other intimate women's matters?
Today in Europe at least, it is the done thing for them to be very involved at the birth, if they want to be, and a husband would expect that. Perhaps your daughter is not so keen but it is something for him and her to discuss and make a decision about.
If he said “once you guys are there I’ll have no control” that suggests to me that he may sometimes feel left out of the relationship. You say you are very close to your daughter - perhaps too close. Even if this is what your daughter wants, it is not normal - once married, partners should come first for each other. They make decisions together, share special moments together ( of which the first baby is the most special) and so on. It sounds as though your partner feels that he is sometimes left out, which is not good for the marriage.
Once he is back at work, you can have daughter and baby all to yourself, plus of course your son in laws family if they are nearby, but even then, you must be careful not to take over or make decisions about your grandchild that should be made by the parents alone. It is wonderful for your daughter to have her mother around, but you will rightly be number three in her affections and priorities once the baby is born.
This is all assuming that her husband is treating her well etc. If you are quoting what he said accurately, he sounds quite laid back and kind, but just wanting to assert his right to have his family to himself for the first few hours.
The advocacy idea sounds great, it should clear things up for you all.
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