it's sooooo hard having in-laws!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moms, do any of you have an incredibly annoying mother-in-law? Just now, I was carrying my child, and my child was crying because they were tired, but when I put them on the bed to soothe them, my mother-in-law swooped in and snatched them away. Now I'm just standing here watching my mother-in-law carry my child. It's so irritating, seriously. When I'm bathing my child, she watches me like a supervisor overseeing her employees' work. She comments, "You can't do this, you can't do that." It's frustrating. Once, I saw her giving banana to my child, and my child was licking it. My child was only 3 months old at that time. I told her not to give the banana, as it's not the right time YET. She replied, "It's okay, just a lick or two won't hurt". Hello???? It's not your child..... And my husband always takes her side, which makes me even more annoyed. I'm not happy that my mother-in-law is taking over my child every day. She wants to carry them all the time, but it can't be all the time. Whenever I'm carrying my child, she always says, "Come here, I will carry." I reply, "Let me do it." Then she says, "Come here, I haven't carried them at all." But she carries them more often than I do. 🤬😡

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Oh, I totally understand how frustrating it can be to deal with an overbearing mother-in-law when it comes to caring for your child. It's important for you as the parent to set boundaries and communicate your feelings to your mother-in-law and your husband. Maybe sit down with your husband and have an open and honest conversation about how you're feeling, and see if you can come up with a solution together. It's essential for your child to have a strong relationship with their grandparents, but it's also important for you to feel respected as the parent. Maybe you can suggest some activities or tasks that your mother-in-law can help with that won't interfere with your role as the primary caregiver. Also, it might be helpful to talk to your mother-in-law directly and express your concerns kindly. Let her know that while you appreciate her love and care for your child, you need to be the one making the decisions when it comes to your child's care. Setting firm boundaries now will help prevent bigger issues in the future. Remember, you are the parent, and your feelings and decisions matter. I hope you can find a way to navigate this situation and create a peaceful and harmonious environment for you, your child, and your mother-in-law. Just take a deep breath and remember that you are doing a great job as a mom! Sending you lots of love and support during this challenging time. 💕 Mama's Choice $18 voucher 👉🏻 https://invl.io/cll6she

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1y ago

I guess no point sitting down and pouring your feelings out to yout husband cos eventually he'll be on his mother's side.