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[quote=Anonymous]Stop trying to control this. If it is going to happen, let it happen organically. The presence of a baby/grandchild can bring families closer together, but that usually doesn't happen until the child is actually here.

My advice is to sit back and enjoy your pregnancy. If a friend is throwing you a shower, feel free to invite MIL and husband's sisters if he has any.  They may come, and they may not.

When the baby arrives, be open to family visits. If you have any type of ceremony or welcoming party for the baby, again invite in-laws.

But please do not create specific events or situations in an attempt to heal broken relationships. Have no expectations, only high hopes that things will change. And most importantly, make sure this is what your husband wants. Nowhere in your post do you mention that he wants these people in his child's life. Your child will be okay if s/he does not have a relationship with grandparents that are dysfunctional. Let your husband be the decider of whether they will be in the child's life. [/quote]

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