MIL over involved
Show your support
Also boundaries
@Kimberley it's not an option right now
@Courtney Davis the communication bit is very difficult. My in laws take everything as an attack
Yeah I understand that mine are the same. But I go on and on and on and I don’t shut up until they understand and if they don’t then I’ll just not talk to them🤣 obviously different circumstances if you live together tho!
Are you able to put a few toys / make a little play space for little one in your bedroom? Then you can hide out there when you want one on one time with your child. I know it's not ideal, I was also in your situation and could only get alone time with my LO if I took her out or in my bedroom
@Courtney Davis any tips on how to voice boundaries without saying "I don't want you here" ?
@Umera thanks for your reply. I already do this but it's harder now that my child is a toddler with a voice and needs more "outside" time.
Honestly, I don’t think I’m the best person for advice like that ‘cause I’m straight forward and I’d just tell her to back off and leave me baby alone unless I say it’s okay🤣 I’m no contact with mine rn so🤣🤣🤣
Could you go for a walk or take her to a nearby park?
@Courtney Davis lol I wish i had your guts
@Vin I try to do this but sometimes it's hard depending on the day/mood. It's going to bd even harder in winter
It’s your baba! You shouldn’t have to feel like you can’t spend time with your own child! You birthed your own child! She wouldn’t like it if you interfered with her children x
I can relate. I find that there's so many jobs to be done (new bottle to buy, new baby shoes to get, presents, any job ever even wanting to go to out for a hot chocolate or tesco breakfast) that we just have to go out. Easier to take with me as I dont know how long I'll be. Not ideal not the best but gets you alone time.
@Courtney Davis this is exactly how I feel girl!!! And I shouldn't owe anyone an explanation for that
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@Vin for sure, I try to do this but now it's challenging to squeeze in outings while I'm back at work. Still trying though. Thanks for the positivity 🧡
I think you should communicate this with your husband and maybe you both can come up with a plan. Such as when you come home from work, you will get X amount of one on one time with the kids undisturbed...whatever the plan is, make sure it's your husband who communicates it to your in laws.
No you shouldnt!!!
In my personal experience, things won't change until you get distance. Is your own place not an option any time soon