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don’t want visitors / to go parading baby around

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jfjfudjdkfjgjnyvyvtxrx · 21/04/2024 22:47

Had my third and last baby this week. I just want to recover and quietly enjoy him. So far just my mum and dad have met him. My sister has asked to come but also she takes zero interest in my 2 other children so I don’t see why i should jump to her wishes when she’ll literally forget he exists a week later anyway - my mum seems to think my feelings on this aren’t valid. The other person is my grandma. I can’t drive atm, I can’t fit all the children in my dad’s car - it would be 2 trips to get us all there. She’s happy to get a taxi all over the place except when she wants to meet my baby I’m tutted at for saying no to being the one to make the effort. Probably pnd starting or whatever I know but aibu???

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GreenFields07 · 25/04/2024 06:51

So you're complaining that Grandma isnt making the effort to come to you, but your sister wants to and you wont let her. Sorry but for that YABU. I wouldnt stop anyone that wants to come and make that effort, especially family. I understand not wanting baby to be passed around but a small handful of immediate family seems fair.
YANBU for not wanting to go to Grandmas house. Suggest your mum and dad to bring her, or stand your ground and just say no. Thats an acceptable answer and they will have to take it. There's nothing wrong with wanting to stay home for a while. You're an adult and you can put your foot down and say no.

JMW2024 · 25/04/2024 01:13

I stayed in my house pretty much - except for school runs & good shopping - when I had my 2nd child.

My parents met baby and other than that I just stayed indoors doing my own thing; said no to people visiting / me going to them until I was ready - by then 3 weeks had gone by so :-)

MarvellousMonsters · 25/04/2024 01:06

"Sorry, we're not up to it yet"

End of conversation.

Then make a nest and stay in it.

Noseybookworm · 25/04/2024 00:32

Tell them you'll be up for them visiting you in a few weeks. Then turn your phone off and enjoy the next couple of weeks getting to know your new baby! If people take offence, that's their problem 🤷‍♀️

ScottishFi · 24/04/2024 23:25

I felt like this too after the birth of my second and third children so my mum hosted everyone at her house so that I could arrive and leave when I wanted rather than have everyone visit individually. Stand firm to what you want for you and your family and don't be pushed into a situation you will regret later. It's never a good idea to hand a tiny baby round a room due to chance of viruses etc but society seems to expect it...do what you feel is right and stuff everyone else!

Justkeepswiimming · 24/04/2024 23:23

If they want to see you they come to you. Full stop. The end. You have a new born and are recovering from childbirth. It's not up to you to be gathering your whole family together so others can meet your newborn. Absolutely shocking expectation. Stand firm and don't be bullied or guilty tripped into this.

kiwiane · 22/04/2024 19:45

You’re right to stay home and look after him; it’s really important that feeding goes well for his jaundice to be resolved.

jfjfudjdkfjgjnyvyvtxrx · 22/04/2024 19:41

Thank you all. Just sick of hearing about it - my mum mentioned it again today. Feel like hiding my phone in a drawer and ignoring everyone for a couple of weeks 😅 baby was in special care and he’s still so tiny and jaundice and feels very fragile, I don’t want him passed around anyway tbh

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Howisitnotobvious · 22/04/2024 13:40

jfjfudjdkfjgjnyvyvtxrx · 22/04/2024 00:13

Doesn’t seem to be an option for some reason

Then that's the end of it until you feel differently surely? Tell them you're putting baby first.

toomuchfaff · 22/04/2024 13:39

MalibuBarbieDreamHouse · 22/04/2024 00:46

“I can’t drive at the moment, so you will have to come to us. Let me know when works best.”

This.

Your problems are rooted here - my mum seems to think my feelings on this aren’t valid.

Your obviously an adult now, you have your own family; set the boundaries you are happy with in your household; tell them what your willing to accept, and stick to it. If they don't like it - then tough.

GodspeedJune · 22/04/2024 01:12

Yanbu. Stand firm. Even if you had the most straightforward birth this is your time to rest and recuperate.

Visitors at your convenience and comfort.

MalibuBarbieDreamHouse · 22/04/2024 00:46

“I can’t drive at the moment, so you will have to come to us. Let me know when works best.”

jfjfudjdkfjgjnyvyvtxrx · 22/04/2024 00:13

NewName24 · 22/04/2024 00:12

Why don't your Mum and Dad bring your Grandma to your house for an hour ?

Doesn’t seem to be an option for some reason

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NewName24 · 22/04/2024 00:12

Why don't your Mum and Dad bring your Grandma to your house for an hour ?

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