MIL Visit

jellyfish2010

Anyone deal with a stressful visit from in-laws when you're feeling your worst?  We have grandma/grandpa coming for four days to visit our 18-mo. old.  We're planning to tell them about the new baby.  But, my MIL is so intense about everything (and a little difficult). She constantly makes subtle comments (insults).  Normally, I can tune this out, but I'm worried I will snap!  Anyone have tips on how to cope???

DaffneyC

I could use some myself. We are going home to CO in a week and DH's family REALLY stresses me out. His brother and I especially don't get along. I'm just going to have to grin and bare it. Also, I plan on taking frequent breaks.

Alex17

take a lot of naps.

ngarden01

Alex17:take a lot of naps.

jonihelen

I totally know how you feel.  Except my mom is the difficult one.  She and her guests just came for the weekend and I had to tell her because I've been so intensely nauseated for two weeks now.  I wasn't planning on telling any of the family but because of the close proximity of his family and my mom coming to visit I had no choice.

 Whenever things got too tough I just went upstairs and took a nap and let my husband play host and take care of our daughter, he's the best!

rmaxim

Lean on your husband tell him you need him to take the heat and stand up for you.

For me, when I get tired of dealing with MIL, I just stop participating in conversations. We spend 1 weekend there a month when DH has visitation with his daughter, believe me I get real tired of her. It makes me get less worked up when I just daydream or whatever. Sounds terrible but I basically ignore her when she's gotten to be too much! And I try to make up for it by being extra nice when she's not getting on my nerves. She probably thinks I'm bipolar.