My dc is the first grandchild on both sides. My parents have struggled to adjust since her arrival and have crossed many boundaries.
My in laws on the other hand are lovely, a genuine pleasure to be around and great parents/grandparents. Never any issues there.
I can't seem to mention my in laws in general conversation without a bitchy comment or I'm then given the silent treatment, it's very odd. My DF will ask if we've seen my in laws at the weekend and if I say yes, he will get shitty and say well when will we be seeing you next. The tone of the conversation is very cold and I'm left feeling like I need to apologise but I don't think I'm doing anything wrong!!
We generally see them both every other weekend for the same amount of time. I do see MIL once midweek on my own, but I'm forever offering the same to my Mum on another day midweek and she always declines.
I'm 8 months pregnant so very hormonal and the conversation with my Dad yesterday has really upset me. They asked if we had seen the in laws so I said no not at the weekend but I saw MIL on Friday and dc said her name for the first time, it was really cute! Expecting an answer along the lines of "that's great" or "what a clever girl" instead I'm met with cold silence. It's extremely awkward and I don't know how to proceed.
AIBU? I don't mention my in laws unless asked and I don't see why I should lie about who we've seen to please them.
Any advice would be really appreciated.
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stripesandsocks · 21/05/2018 13:02
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