Houseguest vent

Littlemama01 · December 2013

Hey fellow mama's, I have read many threads about Houseguest (live in ones), and I wonder if I am the only one who can't stand them??? Maybe you are lucky to have people who step up to help without having to be told.

My mil is here for Christmas, 12 Days... So far she hasn't done a thing to help out.. She only wants to hold LO, and read her book. She is a very eccentric woman (aka bsc) and is driving me up the wall. Seriously put the baby down and help me make supper, or help with dishes, or change a diaper instead of handing Him back for me to do it.

She was holding him this morning, after I had a hell ish night and he fell asleep (I was eating my breakfast at 11:30 finally at the time), and she said to me, you should swaddle him and I bet he would have a good nap. There was a blanket just barely out of her reach, but she still wanted me to get up from the table and swaddle him.. I told her there is a blanket right beside her and her reply was I don't think I can do it, so my hubby did it. Grr

How do you guys Find the patience in your hormonal sleep deprived selves to put up with it?

I just am not very hospitable anymore I guess, now with Charlie to take care of.

Ashleyfurillo · December 2013

Thankfully my family was very helpful when they came for thanksgiving so I have no advice but I hope it gets better for you! I can't imagine how frustrated you are

Zilly13 · December 2013

Don't assume people will offer to help. If you want her to do something- ask her straight up. Say "MIL can you please go start xyz in the kitchen for me while I'm wrapped up with abc?"

Chargersgrl33 · December 2013

With our first MIL and FIL came to visit for Christmas. It was an absolutely miserable time. They didn't help with anything, offered unwanted, bad advice, and complained the whole time. I'm so glad we're in another country and they can't come visit this time. I feel your pain and have no advice other than to ignore them.

YummeeCookee · December 2013

Ugh, im sorry. Twelve is an eternity!! My MIL was just here for 13 days and it was unbearable for me, but I will admit that she did help out w some meals and a bit of cleaning. So I feel your pain.

Littlemama01 · December 2013

Well at least misery loves company!! Thanks for the encouragement. LO is now showing signs of a cold, stuffy/congested/fighting sleep, etc so I ,ought make that excuse to spend a lot of time in the privacy of my room with him snuggling and watching Netflix.. DH can entertain his mom. next time she comes, we will have to set a limit on the length of the trip. I just keep telling myself that's one more day down.