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MIL issue

ashleytiffashleytiff member
in July 2015 Moms
shes coming aug 26-31. My husband has to work 4 of these 6 days she will be here, so I have to entertain her.

My friend has been trying to make plans to come down also, she just got back from NY and school starts soon so she'd be coming a day my MIL will also be here.

This started an argument with my husband. That I'm going to be leaving his mom alone at our house or I could leave the baby with her while my friend and I go out which I said no to.

Part of the reason my friend is coming down is to see the baby and I don't want to leave him with anyone besides my husband right now.

So am I confined to my MIL all day everyday for the 6 days she is here or am I allowed to live my life?
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Re: MIL issue

  • nmfranklin00nmfranklin00 member
    Well I would think your MIL might want some time to herself- maybe to shop? Or nap? Or go someplace other than just your house....I'm pretty sure she can manage to entertain herself for one day while you visit with your friend. Maybe your husband can meet her for lunch or something. I don't think you should feel bad- but that's just my opinion!
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  • nicflo2120nicflo2120 member
    I say your allowed to live your life.. You dint need to entertain her alll 6 days. Its just one day your going to leave her to be with your friend. And on not leaving her the baby im the exact same way i wouldnt leave my son with anyone but my mom or husband.
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  • PurpleBookmarkPurpleBookmark member
    I don't see why she couldn't spend one day alone, she might even enjoy some quiet time. I think you certainly deserve to see your friend, and I'm sure you want to show her your baby!

    If your DH feels bad maybe he could give her a movie theater gift card or something and tell her it's a treat from both of you.
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  • gmk1784gmk1784 member
    My MIL just stayed with us for 5 days. DH had to work so I was home with her all day. It was stressful for me because I felt like I had to entertain her and let her hold and have DS a lot but this really threw him off his regular patterns and stressed him out too. After the first day I decided I needed to do what works for my son, DH and I and not change things because she was here.

    I say take your son with you to see your friend. A few hours away from her will be good for everyone
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  • beccer123beccer123 member
    I agree. Do you hunny
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