I am a first timer but i told my Mom I was only going to have my hubby in there, and i am serious. She was not happy but i told her that that is what i am comfortable with. I love my Mom, but she isn't the most pleasant person and i can only handle so much stress. I guess in the end i would say this one of those its ok to do whats best for you time....whether you decide to have her in the room or not. Also i expalined to my mom that it doesn't mean she can't be in the room awhile when I am laboring early on, but when its time to push it will be just me and him, and maybe even sooner than that.View Thread