Mimithemom
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I live in the Bay Area, and my mother lives in Los Angeles. I would like for her to come and stay with us for 2 weeks after the birth, and perhaps a few days before the due date. The issue is that I have in-laws that live 55 miles away in a neighboring city in the Bay Area, and feel like they will be insulted if they aren't invited to stay too. Honestly, since they live in the area I don't see why they should come and stay, I'm thinking a weekend after my mom leaves they can stay. My husband feels guilty because he knows that they will be insulted. My mother-in-law is a well intentioned woman, who I find overbearing to deal with. Her boundaries are very different than mine. With my own mother, I can be cranky as hell, have melt downs and not deal with judgements. I am also concerned that my mil will stay with my fil, and it will be awkward getting the hang of breastfeeding around him. I don't want to feel like I should have to close doors, be guarded while I'm still getting the hang of it all. Any advise on how other new parents have handled similar situations?