I suspect i'll get flamed for this but here goes anyway.
I am due my 1st baby with dp (my first altogether, he has a dd 12 and ds 8) We are currently having problems with his ex re. collections and drops etc. which is a whole other issue. However she has been talking about xmas and the holidays next year, when we will have them, usually there is never a problem and we have them for the week over the half terms, and during the summers for a few weeks, however my due date is literally 3 days into half term and I have asked DP if for that week only we could not have them.
I know the kids need to bond with the baby etc. and not feel pushed out, however and I may be being selfish, this is my first (and most likely only baby) the week I'm due I don't want to be running around after the dsc, cooking, clean etc. also if I do go into labour, we need to sort out childcare etc. and once home and breastfeeding, I want to be able to do this comfortably without 2 kids there, as first weeks are stressful.
The ex has gone mental over this, and is making out that due to the fact I can't /won't do all the driving and now the half term that I am trying to stop contact, we emailed back explaining exactly why and said once the baby is born, they can come down within a few days to meet baby, or the first weekend they can come. She is saying no, either we have them half term or else.
I am so tired of arguing with her over everything, and want to know if I am being unreasonable, or if this is normal and any advice on dealing with it.
DP thinks she will calm down and see reason but from past track record, I think he is totally delusional.
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flowerpotgirl12 · 12/11/2013 10:20
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