Letting X's parents see the baby?

[ionaerebor]

My X and I broke up when I was at the end of my first trimester, and after a couple of weeks she decided she wanted nothing to do with the baby, and I've heard nothing from her since I sold her my half of our house, and I haven't heard from her family at all since we split up.

Then out of the blue this morning I got a phone call from her mum asking how me and baby are, checking she had my EDD right, and basically asking if she can see Ailsa when she arrives.

I'm kind of dumb struck. I haven't heard from her in 3 months and now she suddenly cares? I don't get it. There is really no reason why she would need or want to see Ailsa, since biologically they are no relation to her, and I'm not putting X's name on the birth certificate. But on the other hand, I kind of feel like it would be silly not to have extra people care about her and want to be her family since my own isn't here.

What would you guys do? I really don't know what to do.

[wicked22]

If you had a good relationship with her before the break up she might just be trying to keep her distance out of respect for your ex. She might still care about you and the baby even though there is no blood relation there. If the two of you were on good terms I wouldn't see the harm in letting her see the baby if you felt comfortable with it. However if you really didn't like her or feel comfortable with it then you can always say no.
ETA: My ex fiancés family who have no relation to my baby's what so ever message me on facebook once in a blue moon to see how me and my 11 month old are doing.

[NariaDreaming]

I don't even go here, so take with a grain of salt, but I'm very much of the camp of "the more people who love a child, the better"

If you think your ex's family are good people, and that they'd play a positive role in A's life, I don't see the harm as long as it wouldn't cause drama with your ex.

[becwheat]

My X is a horrible human being... I still set up visits with his parents. I have set rules about contact with X and they follow them.

Since they are not biologically or legally involved, you have little to lose by giving them a try at being there and helping out if you think they are good people. If things don't work out then just walk away.