Wow... and I thought all Southerns were sweet, polite and kind
My Mother always told me to behave because what I did reflects on her- I told my girls the same. She sure made her momma proud!
I think the whole thing shows her "class" or lack of... I don't know of any situation or culture that unasked for negative comments are appreciated or proper etiquette I am really in shock.
What would I have done? About the same as you... maybe I would have asked her "do you think I care what you think?" or "I can see your momma raised you well!" and then I would have thought of a 100 great comments after it was over. *sigh*
BTW...Tena you KNOW I think your baby is sooooo beautiful