I’m three weeks postpartum after having a planned C-section. It’s my second baby and has been a tough transition for us all, especially my toddler. My baby was born at quite a low birth weight so I’m currently breadtfeeding, bottle feeding and pumping (when I can!). I’m feeling anxious, exhausted and hormonal.
Grandparents have already visited and during the last visit my FIL mentioned that my husbands aunt is visiting for a few days (she lives around 2-3 hours away). He wanted to visit with her and his other sister today, and although I felt apprehensive I said yes.
However now the day has come, it’s the last thing I want. The sofa is covered in baby vomit (thank you reflux!), I’ve not showered in days and we’ve averaged 2 hours sleep per night. My husband is still keen for the visit and I would feel awful cancelling as his aunt lives so far away and probably won’t come up again for a long time. I’ve only met her 3-4 times in the 15 years I’ve been with my husband, so it’s rare we see her.
Would I be unreasonable to cancel?