I had my little one almost three weeks ago. I made decisions about who to have in the delivery room to protect my peace and to ensure my daughter got here safely. My family didn’t like the decision I made and refuse to understand my point of view. The village I thought I would have is nonexistent. At first I was hurt. Now my energy is focused on my baby and spending the rest of my maternity leave loving on my baby.
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Congrats on your new bundle of joy. Peace and a smooth delivery for you, over anybody else’s feelings was the best choice to make. They will get over it hopefully. You’re doing the best thing focusing on your daughter and the right people will be there to help you. Good job mama. 
Congratulations on your beautiful family and great job setting your boundaries and sticking to them it’s so unfortunate that some people take it personal I’ll never understand that but either way that’s on them and just know your village will come together and may surprise you who it is at the end of that day
Congratulations on your baby girl! It takes a lot of strength to put your peace and your baby first, especially when family doesn’t understand. Salute mama! 
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I’m so sorry you have to go through that. I understand the excitement of a new baby but the mother’s wishes should always come first.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this, especially during what should be such a special time. You made the decisions you felt were best for you and your baby, and that’s what matters most. I’m glad you’re choosing to focus your energy on loving your little one. Those precious moments are something no one can take away. I’m always here if you need someone to listen or if you just want to talk.
I am sorry that you have to deal with that. It is their loss that they are acting that way and missing out on time with you and your baby. You are right in doing what is right for you and your baby and it is your choice that is a private time and it’s your body you get to choose who is there. They will eventually realize that and come around. We are always here for you if you need to talk or vent
Awww mamma that is so hard. I had something similar happen. You will build your own village. It takes time but people are oddly weird during these times.