My in-laws are coming to stay with me for a month and I am a little worried. I have my baby on a schedule - meals, baths, play, sleep. This allows me to work and have some quality time with my husband. However, my in-laws like my daughter to have a routine more aligned with theirs -- she should nap when they nap, then stay up late so that they can have more time with her. They are lovely people - but i really don't want her schedule to be upset. How can I speak with them about this?

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Some issues are not worth fighting about, especially when it comes to kinship. If your in-laws cannot compromise on an arrangement, take a bit more time after their visit to re-adjust baby's schedule. Meanwhile talk with baby to pre-empt her about PIL's visit; I'm sure she'll be excited!