Whats the best way to ignore a mother in law whos trying to raise your baby for you?
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my boyfriends mum has been a total nightmare since we had our baby 6 weeks ago, we dont mind being given advice but she takes it too far, everytime we see her she just goes on and on about how we're doing it all wrong cos we're not doing it the way she wants us too. It's our first baby and we're doing things the way the midwifes and health visitors have told us too. It's really not fair on us, as its making me feel like im doing a rubbish job of being a mum because she picks faults with everything i and my boyfriend do for our daughter. What can we do to let her know shes being a pain?
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Answer:
tell her that its your baby and you can raise her however you want
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She is still your boyfriends mother so you still have to respect her. Say to her, we love and appreciate all your help, we are so grateful to have as mother whoo helps and cares so much but we are doing the best we can as two first time parents. We don't mind your suggestions but sometimes the things you say and do can be hurtful and we want you to please respect us as individuals and as a family and ease up off of us a little." .....kindness goes a long way! Good luck!
Nisha R
Your mum now, you tell her listen! It's my turn to be mum and make my own dississions. Dw that would make me so fukn angry hey. Just ignore it all. I'm 35 weeks pregnant and along the way teaching myself to just stick up for myself so when the time comes its easy for me to just do what I want :) I feel sorry for you I really do. I know you would just want to enjoy it being a mum. Maybe it's time your boyfriend has a word to her. It's not healthy for u to stress. Maybe write a letter or tell her how u feel. And if she doesnt change then just say fine u will never see your grand child again. I'm sorry u have to deal with this :( I would be a complete mess. Just tell ur bf if your mum doesn't change I'll click it. You can't go through life like that. It's a beautiful time
Fuddii
This is something for your bf to deal with. He needs to tell his mom that she did her job, now it is time for him and you to do your job. And then he needs to keep telling her to let up. Then, if she still keeps at it, when it gets too much, just get up and go home. Sooner or later she will learn that she needs to keep her opinions to herself, or at least limit herself, if she wants to get any baby time
always b natural
Your boyfriend (not you, because it's his mother that's the problem) needs to remind his mom that this isn't her baby. She had her chance to raise her kids and now it's your turn. Your baby has survived for 6 weeks, so you're obviously doing everything right, even if it isn't the way she'd do things.
Life'sABeach
if ur man wont tell her then u shud. dont hold back but dont b rude either.as soon as she opens her mouth to start moaning,tell her straight......"imdoin it my way"..have wot u want to say ready in ur mind and make sure ur man is ready to back u up. this is ur baby and now is a good time to practice ur assertiveness..goodluck !!
Tell her directly. People like that will not get the message any other way except for being blunt and direct qwith them. Nip it in the bud or suffer long.
idiosyncratic
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