I have young DC one of which is severely autistic and I'm due another baby in 1.5 weeks.
The plan is, hopefully, for my mum to come to ours and look after the kids for the day so DH can be with me for my section. I don't want to be alone if I can avoid it as my last birth was traumatic.
The problem is my mum and her sister are joined at the hip lately. My aunt has schizophrenia is non-compliant with her meds. It has become clear to me after several telephone calls that she's unwell right now because she has been coming out with some pretty disturbing things.
I feel it's a safeguarding risk to have her round when she's been saying the sort of things she has, and I certainly wouldn't be prepared to leave my DC in mum's care if she's with her.
My mum is due to come round tomorrow and my aunt has announced that she'll be coming with her, and she'll come with mum when I go for my section too.
I'm obviously not comfortable with either.
So firstly, AIBU?
Secondly, how can I tell her not to come round without causing upset and offence?
I care deeply about her but have to put my kids first.
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AIBU?
To not want this family member around my DC?
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Almostdue94 · 13/10/2021 17:40
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Am I being unreasonable?
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