Source: Reddit
So I’m currently a surrogate for a lovely gay couple. I’m 35 weeks pregnant so just about ready to pop. Our plan throughout the pregnancy has been for delivery, the fathers are in there and so is my husband, for my own personal support. Only 3 guests are allowed at my birth center.
Yesterday my client’s mother called me and asked for directions to the birth center and I asked why she needed it. She told me she needed it if she was going to be there for the birth of her grandchild.
I told her there must have been some miscommunication and that “Dads and husband will be there for the birth.” She said the dad’s encouraged her to reach out to see if I would mind having my husband stay home so grandma can see the birth of her grandchild. She protested some but I told her that even though this is not my baby to keep, I’m still going through a medical procedure and would like my support person with me.
She hung up and the dads called me and told me I was unreasonable and rude towards his mother for no reason, and that they should be able to decide who will be in the delivery room, since it’s their baby. Am I being unreasonable? What should I do? Can I even do anything?
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