Crowded House
LEAVE US ALONE
Today, my newborn son is only four days-old. My in-laws have been over five times already. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Kansas City, United States
Today, my father-in-law is still introducing me to family friends as his son's girlfriend. I have been married to his son for 5 years, we have a child together and another on the way. FML
Great
Katy, United States
Today, my in-laws moved in. FML
Anonymous
Kids these days…
Today, I became a grandmother. At 44 years-old. My son is 15. FML
Anonymous
Teamwork
Today, my newborn daughter has kept me up all day and all night for the past few days. Usually my husband sleeps. I finally cracked and yelled for his help, only for him to scream at me that he needs sleep and gives her to me anyway. FML
Mum2be
Bumpy ride
Today, my baby kept me up all night, and I only got 3 hours sleep. Normal, right? He's not even born yet and I'm only 5 months along. FML
Anonymous
You got played
Today, my son-in-law's parents were saying it was a shame our kids were so busy working that they have to babysit all day, four days a week. Me and my wife babysit three days a week, which is when we realised our kids have basically tricked us four grandparents into raising their baby all week, including weekends. FML
Lordofdance
Baby shark
Today, the only way my newborn sleeps is if I dance around with him strapped to me. Six hours and counting. FML
Anonymous
Dallas, United States
Four out, one in
Today, it was the birth of my first child but it's been anything but a happy time because just a couple of days ago, my wife lost four relatives in a single day (both of her siblings, her father, and grandmother). Neither of us are excited about today at all. FML
Lennyr
Union City, United States
Get out
Today, I gave birth to my firstborn child. Somehow, my mom and mother-in-law made their way to the delivery room, and walked in mid-push. While they were escorted out, I overheard my mother-in-law asking the nurse how her son, my husband, was holding up. FML
Christiana Lipphardt
Time to lay down the law
Today, I was told that my in-laws are visiting next weekend. I already have anxiety, as they behaved really badly last time and treat our newborn like a toy and keep bothering her. My husband won't say anything as he wants to spare their feelings. FML
Top comments
TomeDr 25
I know it can be frustrating but it sounds like they’re over the moon in love with their grandson. I say put them to work! Have them do the dishes or vacuum. They should be willing to help you out.
colderthanyou 15
You’re allowed to say you need a break! We had a Christmas baby and EVERYONE expected us to attend the family gatherings and when I said heck no, they all showed up at our house all week. It was awful. You’re exhausted, you can’t sit properly, if you’re nursing, it might be a huge learning curve and challenge, and you might have even been told by a nurse that you have to lay down to prevent bruising, but you can’t because people just came to your house. I agree with one comment, ask them to help clean up or make meals and whatnot, or ask them to give you a bit of a break because you’re freaking exhausted. It’s okay, you’re allowed to do that ❤️
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TomeDr 25
I know it can be frustrating but it sounds like they’re over the moon in love with their grandson. I say put them to work! Have them do the dishes or vacuum. They should be willing to help you out.
Jon Artz 11
If the mothers fine with it, then be thankful. It gives you and her time to relax.
RichardPencil 32
The only time I really liked my late mother-in-law was when she was constantly coming over to help with the newborn baby. You need to change your attitude and be grateful for the help.
colderthanyou 15
You’re allowed to say you need a break! We had a Christmas baby and EVERYONE expected us to attend the family gatherings and when I said heck no, they all showed up at our house all week. It was awful. You’re exhausted, you can’t sit properly, if you’re nursing, it might be a huge learning curve and challenge, and you might have even been told by a nurse that you have to lay down to prevent bruising, but you can’t because people just came to your house. I agree with one comment, ask them to help clean up or make meals and whatnot, or ask them to give you a bit of a break because you’re freaking exhausted. It’s okay, you’re allowed to do that ❤️
bluejello2001 18
Seconding all of this. I understand that grandparents are thrilled to welcome the newest addition to the family. But the parents also need time to rest and bond with their baby, and adjust to the massive changes that have happened.
Cody Vertigo Bonthoux 15
day six say you and the child need bonding time that doesn't include the in laws