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[quote=Anonymous]Why do people want to see this???  I mean, it's interesting in theory, but I would never ask to see a delivery, especially not of my son's wife delivering my grandchild.  It is totally okay to say no.  She had all boys, and that's just how it is.  Sorry, fate.

As for being the "second tier grandma," I don't think this is generally okay.  You don't need to ask for or take her advice, but I do think you need to be mindful that you are including her in everything just as you would your own mom -- as long as it relates to your children and not to you.  Do you need to call her and complain about how hard things are going for you?  No, of course not.  If you'd do that with your mom, go ahead and keep doing it (I wouldn't, but some people do).  On the other hand, if you're going to have your kids make crafts to send to your mom, you should do it for your MIL at least as much of the time.  If they talk on the phone or Skype with your mom, they should with MIL, too.  Etc.[/quote]

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