I am probably going to regret this..

Squishycheeks1

I texted MIL this morning to see if she has plans for thanksgiving. I have no idea if she gets time off from work, but I thought maybe if she comes out to visit now she'll be okay with the fact that we don't want company over my due date or right after we come home from the hospital. Also, she didn't spend any of the holidays with DD last year and I wanted to be nice by inviting her.

She texted back asking if we would be driving the 12 hour trip to MO where she's currently working.--which is definitely a no since I'll be going on 37 weeks pregnant.

I explained that we'd like to have her come stay with us if it's possible with her work situation, and she has yet to answer me back.

I should have just waited till she got off work this evening to call, but I have a feeling that she's gonna bring up wanting to visit over my due date and I thought it might be easier to avoid if I texted. (I'm a wimp lol!)

She was angry with me when I was pregnant with DD for not wanting to make a 4 hour road trip 3 days before my due date, so I'm sure she's irritated with the fact that we aren't planning  to come see her.

 

josswhedon

ugh, I had nightmares of my MIL coming into the room when I gave birth...

luckily she's 8 hours away.

hopefully DH will put his foot down and you won't have to deal with his mother!

MidwestTexan

I don't have any suggestions on your dilemma, but I was shocked when I saw that you were pregnant again and due very soon, so I wanted to wish you a big congratulations in advance (since I'm not on here very often, so I don't know when I'll see you again)!

rena5498

I understand how you feel I know with my first I didnt want company when i got home I actually told everyone we needed 2 weeks to adjust. If she brought it up last time she probaly will this time. Even though its seems pretty much common sense on why you cant take such a long trip and your so far along MIL's never understand lol.

My MIL asked if we were going to travel to Virginia with them for the 4th of july last yr with about 6 other family members in a van. The baby would have been 1 week old and thats  a 6hr drive. in a crowded car and I had emerg. section new mom a newborn other kids cramped helllooo?? heck no! I was happy to hear her daughter say why would I feel up to that after giving birth..so dont feel bad I think its a great idea to invite her over for the holiday. She will have one on one time with DD before the new baby arrives.

Squishycheeks1

MidwestTexan:

I don't have any suggestions on your dilemma, but I was shocked when I saw that you were pregnant again and due very soon, so I wanted to wish you a big congratulations in advance (since I'm not on here very often, so I don't know when I'll see you again)!

Congratulations to you too!