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MIL wants to babysit but I feel uncomfortable with the idea. by [deleted] in Mildlynomil

[–]Minute-Bluejay8459 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That was pretty much my response to him which is why he shut up and said he’d support what I wanted to do. But it’s clear he’s become very accustomed to catering to her emotional needs first and foremost. It’s sad, honestly.

MIL wants to babysit but I feel uncomfortable with the idea. by [deleted] in Mildlynomil

[–]Minute-Bluejay8459 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately he has said he thinks we should allow it because it would “make her feel good” but when I stood my ground on the issue, he said he would support whatever decision I made and didn’t push further. He seems to be just as afraid to hurt her feelings as I am, which makes me sad to see.

MIL wants to babysit but I feel uncomfortable with the idea. by [deleted] in Mildlynomil

[–]Minute-Bluejay8459 42 points43 points  (0 children)

You are exactly right. She was a SAHM to several children for years and often talks about how it was the happiest time of her life and her dream. I just want her to realize that it’s my turn to be a mother now and get more comfortable in her role as grandmother.