dreading my mom coming back

can_can

My mom flew in for my labor (she is in Michigan, I'm in DC) and turned what was supposed to be a 2 day visit into a week. She helped a bit by cooking some nights (but not all) and doing some laundry, but by the end of the week I was ready for her to leave. She doesn't understand my issues with breastfeeding (as in I'm trying really hard to do it and she formula fed so she doesn't get it) and then I hear her on the phone telling people all about my latch issues, and how baby is sleeping too long (which he isn't, but she only listens to half of what I tell her)... just stuff I'd rather the whole world didn't know about.

She's coming back on Monday since DH returns to work on Tuesday, and is planning on staying for another 2 weeks. I'm dreading it, and I'm trying to think of a tactful way to tell her that one week is more than enough.

Wish me luck... but she seriously drives me crazy...

LyndsayQ

She may drive you crazy, but that help the first few weeks is a godsend...at least it was for me.  GL in whatever you decide.   

Amberli

Maybe she will be more helpful this time.  Or maybe just tell her exactly what you need her to do. 

My mom stayed a couple of weeks and all she did was hold the baby.  It wasn't until the last day she realized and cooked a dinner. 

mdlw07

I was the same way. Hopefully it will be different for you this time around. Next child, no one is coming to visit me for at least a month. It's different when they stay with you too. I hated every minute of my sister and mom being here. I love them to death, but the advice they gave me drove me up a wall and right back down! I would just tell her straight up that one week will be perfect.

Carrot303

I was miserable with our houseguests and preferred to be tired and do it all myself than have overbearing family members around.  It's hard enough for you right now without having to deal with that.  Screw a week - tell her three days will suffice!