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Re: My Mother/MIL said...
@MamaBish ouch! That was super insensitive. I hope everything worked out for you. Sending DS to daycare was rough when I had 14 weeks home with him. I can't imagine your situation.
**edited cause sleep deprivation and autocorrect don't work well together.
I took Layla over to her house last week so say hi because we felt bad that we haven't been around for her to see her much. Also, she doesn't really leave the house unless it involves gambling. Layla started fussing a bit when she was holding her. Let me say our baby isn't "great" about going to other people. Everyone gets about 10 minutes before she wants to come back to my husband or I. So shocker, she was fussy! Of course know it all MIL wanted to diagnose the situation.
MIL: When did you last feed her:
Me: About 45 minutes ago. Right before we left to come here!
MIL: She's probably thirsty! They get thirsty you know!
Me: (Deep down, wanting to roll my eyes) Um, I don't think that's the case.
"Bet you can't wait to stay at your grandmas house. there's no rules at grandmas!"
I responded quickly:
"If there are no rules at grandmas then he won't be spending much time there"
People wonder why I am anxious about leaving him with anyone.
Me: Hey, sweetheart. I'm at dinner with Melanie.
DH: Awesome. If you're out, Where's AJ?
Me: Uh...with me?! He IS capable of being out of the house.
LOL. This is our first. We worry over silly things sometimes.
Me: her uncle
Mom: ...people asked me if that's wise.
Me: why wouldn't it be?
Mom: ok
Me: well what do those people suggest instead?
Mom: well you know, men keeping little girls...
Me: well what do those people suggest INSTEAD??
Mom: just regular daycare.
Me: and do they know it costs $400 A WEEK?
Mom: A WEEK?!
Me: yes mom, a week. so yea.
Mom: You really should clean your house, no wonder you are all sick.
Me: I think its because of daycare and this crazy weather.
Mom: Well you really should clean.
Me: Well if bothers you, why don't you clean it.
Mom: I am only here to see my granddaughter
Ugh. It just annoys me that she invites herself over in the middle of the week when its only convenient for her.
MIL: so, what is going on lately?
DH: Just enjoying time with my daughter!
MIL: oh yeah. Elle, right?
DH: No. Her name is Elise.
MIL: How do you spell that? With an A?
When I was eight months pregnant they called and said, "So, was he born in April then?" Nope. SHE is due in July. Why would we not call you when your granddaughter was born?
They still have not met her. She is 4 months old.
god bless you and your little family! That's all you need anyway!
The other great grand child was having over night visits with them alone at a few months, (SIL was 17/18 and struggling) they have already been told no one would be keeping our child over night as an infant. So we are *denying* him the "great grandparent experience" he thinks he deserves.
*1 day pp, while visiting us in the hospital he proceeds to try to carry on a conversation with anyone he can about how I won't be able to breastfeed long after leaving the hospital.
*Less than 24hrs pp, told me I still looked pregnant. No shit smh
*Stop by to see them after his 1 month well check. Tell them how much he has gained etc. That Dr is happy with his progression. He then asks how breastfeeding is going and if I am going to continue. GMIL tells him to shut up, baby is healthy and gaining weight so obviously it's fine and we are continuing.
*Constantly makes remarks about my son "always being on the tit" and that I am over feeding him.
*(We live in a small farm town, surrounded by other small farm towns. So local people run the festivals. He was running a kids ride) Told me I wasn't "allowed" to feed him while walking around the festival. When I laughed in his face, he told me I needed to go feed him in the car.
*Asked if I was pregnant again, because I looked chunky (3 months pp). When told no, made some comment about being a mom and priorities being different. Said yup, my son is my priority, not focusing on baby fat! Then asked how long I intend to breastfeed...
I could go on for days *sigh* Old man makes me crazy!
boyfriend's cousin- #trumptrain
Me: ..........
edited: added
Because she doesn't call, text, or visit. We always have to be the ones to reach out.
I empathize for you other mommas going thru the same thing. It is so frustrating.
Edited because the post didn't shown up.The irony.
Im making dinner and LO is in his mamaroo.
DS: whimper, whine, fuss
DH: Aren't you going to pick him up?
Me: Honey, He's allowed to fuss. I'm making dinner and he's not crying.
DH: but he doesn't want to in there...I got you, buddy. I'll pick you up.
Me: whatever you say, Snowflake.
Anyone else's DH talk a big game, but turn to mush for the LO?
I've started working 4 hours a day a couple days a week back at my job. My mom comes to my house to watch Layla those mornings. I try and make it a point to have her fed and dressed.
My mom today: Does she need her diaper changed?
Me: Why would you ask that? I just told you she woke up 30 minutes ago and ate.
Mom: well I'm just asking!
Me: Do you think I would put her in an outfit and not change a diaper she slept in?
Mom: Maybe she slept in that too. I don't know!
I rolled my eyes and left.
Me: Hey J, since you're off all week would you want to come and watch LO one of these mornings so I can run out and do some errands.
MIL: Oh no, I'm really busy this week.
Me: okay, did DH ask you if would watch her during his holiday work party.
MIL: Oh no, he didn't but i can't.
Um, pretty sure I never even mentioned the date of the party, but yes we're preventing you from seeing her.