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Help no idea how to handle this situation

(106 Posts)
EllanVannin Sun 19-May-19 19:43:50

Once upon a time it was only the baby's father who was allowed with his wife/partner.

notanan2 Sun 19-May-19 19:38:27

Its not a family "do". The default is partners only unless others have been specifically requested.

Sara65 Sun 19-May-19 19:36:06

Surely, unless your daughter has for some reason specifically requested you to be there, it’s a special time for her and her partner.

Don’t really blame him for not wanting you there

Eglantine21 Sun 19-May-19 19:29:39

Why does he think you’ll take control and sideline him - her husband and the baby’s father?

Does he have a reason for feeling this way?

It’s a special moment when a couple become parents, their own family unit.

Difficult if you and your daughter see it as your moment.

Bibbity Sun 19-May-19 19:00:02

It’s not their decision. It’s hers. Only hers.

I’d talk to her alone. Ask her what she wants and how she wants you to act. He can suck it up.

Abuelana Sun 19-May-19 18:57:06

My daughter (we are very close) is due to give birth soon. Her partner today has said that he doesn’t want anyone else at the hospital. Firstly, he asked what do you want to do. Then when we said we’d head to hospital once our daughter was in labour. Then he claimed that he wanted no-one at the hospital except themselves. He wouldn’t even call to say they were on their way. I really don’t know what to say or do. I know it’s their decision - however in the back ground my daughter was shaking her head.
Never been in this position before so I really don’t know how to react.
Apart from that if he decides he doesn’t want to be in the delivery room it leaves my daughter alone.
Struggling with all sorts of emotions. And all he kept saying is I want control! Once you guys arrive I’ll have no control.
Want to do the right thing by everyone.
Feeling helpless