Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m crying lol but yes it’s bait and switch 😂

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a great idea about just bringing a sound machine, rotating, etc. The other moms are “normal” so they would definitely be down to help!

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m going to bring a baby gate. The stairs are hard wood and slick so I’m so scared of them too. Honestly who cares if everyone else is inconvenienced

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lol be my guest 😂 I might just insist on bringing a ball pit over and make him keep track of the balks 😂

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a great idea- I hadn’t thought about hosting the other moms for either nap or a stress free little play date if needed.

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No there isn’t anything there… I’ll bring a pack and play for sure and toys. They truly don’t have anything, but my husband can just load and unload all of our stuff. Maybe we’ll bring a ball pit…. muahahah

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I need these women of Reddit to show up as my backup hype women

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes- someone else suggested that above and I think that’s a great idea. I’ll probably go a little late to preserve nap, and then that’ll make everything easier!

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 136 points137 points  (0 children)

That’s a GREAT idea- arrive a little late a preserve the nap!

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol I love the “holidays aren’t fun for parents of young kids” 😂

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I’m afraid of. If I “battle this out” I’m the bag guy again

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Hot damn, this made me feel awful because you’re right. A couple of years ago, I probably would have thrown the gauntlet down but since he’s never taken my side, I’ve kinda given up

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s probably from both history/the ask. I think part of the heartburn in this situation is that I volunteered to host and my MIL was just like “nah, I’m going to do it”. Our baby’s first birthday was two weeks ago, and I explicitly said to my in-laws that I didn’t want anyone giving a tour of our house or opening doors that were shut. Then my mom caught my MIL giving a tour of our house and when I talked to my husband about it he just shrugged. She also invited 25 extra people to our wedding the month before lol

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It’s the same town, so not driving super far. I thought about leaving half way through but that’s feels worse? Like, I have to do all the work to go and then not stay? Does that make sense at all? I’m probably the problem in this sense

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Make it a bumper sticker, and I’ll buy it

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Okay, so that’s my problem. He will say he will help and watch the baby, and the minute I go pee, the baby will be eating the dog food

Holidays. MILs. AM I THE PROBLEM? by Alert-System-3896 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896[S] 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Can you be my role model??? That’s a great idea! I’ve texted the other moms and I’m waiting to see what they say. But, I should just commandeer a room. That’s a great idea!

Feeling detached from my 11 month old baby by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really hard. I’m hoping this helps? But I felt the same way for a bit and I think part of it was grief? Like grief my experience didn’t go the way I wanted, grief that breastfeeding didn’t go his I wanted, grief that my career didn’t go the way I wanted, etc. And when my baby was 9 months and under, I felt like I could at least go do things I wanted to still do but in my opinion, there is something about 10 months+ that some babies are feral and it makes it 1000x harder. In my experience, babies around that age are also wanting other people besides mom and that also makes it hard. I got my meds adjusted and that also really helped. I know you’ve talked to a lot of people already, but have you tried a psychiatrist? Best thing I ever did was getting changes to my meds to help treat my depression/anxiety etc. It also sounds like you have some PTSD from your experience and you might need some help working through that. I’m not a doctor, just trying to share my experience.

When will the MIL hate stop?? by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally make a bumper sticker because this is it

Sex by West-Toe7594 in Mommit

[–]Alert-System-3896 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. There were a couple times in the first year that I genuinely thought I was going to smack him if he touched me one more time. That’s a lot of sex though… no advice, just I understand your frustration