As the weeks creep up and we get closer....

I cant help but worry about visiting in the hospital!!!

Really.. why would I worry about this!!! welll.. here is the deal:

My parents and my family are super close. I have become even closer to my mom over this pregnancy than I thought possible... Well.. I am going to want them there.. when I am tired, gross, and possibly breastfeeding...

I know my MIL and FIL are going to come too.. and my SIL, BIL, etc.. and I have no problem with that.. but I just want to be able to limit visiting time on BOTH sides so I can be sure to be able to bond with MY baby and DH, and to be able to just relax and learn how to bf and the such...

Would I be offending both sets of grandparents and families if I limited visiting? I know my cousin s are goiing to come, etc.. since we are such a close fam.. and I am going to try to tell my friends to wait until I get home.. but Im so affraid of hurting anyones feelings, that sometimes I think I am going to sacrifice my comfort and feelings to make other people happy.. and I think its time to take a stand.. haha..

Sorry so long.. I guess I am looking for advice from anyone who can help.. thanks!

Re: As the weeks creep up and we get closer....

I'm very close w/ my family too and expect that everyone will want to come and visit, however I'm not going to set any limits for anyone. The hospital gives them visiting hours and I'm sure they will have other things to do rather then want to sit in a cramped hospital room w/ me for 2 days.
They'll be plenty of baby time to go around and I think everyone will know you will need your rest. I feel like it would be a little presumptuous to give them set times that you will allow them to come.