So my ILs are coming to stay with us for the week, and my SIL got in last night since she came straight over from college. Well, DH and I were in bed and C was asleep, but woke up around 11:30 just fussing a little. Well SIL was still up watching TV and decided she would go into C's room and pick him up!!!! I was watching him on the video monitor because he usually just fusses half asleep and then falls back to sleep. I about lost my mind! What in the world was she thinking? Not to mention, C hasn't seen her since the week he was born so its not like she was a familiar face. I went straight in the room and took him from her. I definitely said something to her about it this morning though. I'm really hoping this is not just a taste of what is to come for the whole week!
Re: Seriously? (IL issues already!)
I would guess she thought she was helping. Considering her age, she probably doesn't have much experience with babies. I would just explain to her that you'll take care of him in the evenings.
ETA: Good luck!
I agree that she probably didn't know any better. Let her know your routine and expectations so there isn't any confusion.
Hope the visit goes well!
When I was a sophomore in college, I lived in Austin with my cousin, his wife and their baby girl. There were countless nights I did the same thing thinking I was helping and couldn't understand why I did something wrong (they never explained it to me).
My point? Don't beat her up over it - she probably didn't mean to cause any harm.
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