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Am I being unfair?

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Hall84 · 14/06/2020 21:42

Me and DH are very close to both our families and see them most weeks. Our LG is 18 weeks old. I went back to work 2 weeks ago. Now we can sit in gardens we tend to go to my parents on a Sunday. I never thought we'd be in this position but I want a weekend day to ourselves. DH is on shared leave so can take the baby to sit in his parents garden during the week. His parents have made various promises about helping (most recently with mat leave that never materialised, hence me being back at work) but as a conservative estimate help his sister with around £500 a month. In normal times I would have expected to see everyone at our house so less travel. But as it is we're in a terrace and can use side gates at their houses to limit any contact. Should we take it in turns at the weekend? Or does it not make a difference if I'm not there?

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RandomMess · 14/06/2020 21:46

Just get your DH to go to his parents during the week it will be nice for him to have company during the week whilst you are at work.

Yes you need time just the three of you!

WorraLiberty · 14/06/2020 22:03

YANBU, have your family day with just the 3 of you.

I'm confused about how/where money comes into it though?

Hall84 · 14/06/2020 22:25

Thank you - it seemed to make the most sense for him to go in the week otherwise I don't see my parents.
The money is a separate issue, I prefer not to be beholden so it works in our favour. Essentially I don't want them to think this is why we've used weekends as we have - when I'm back off work I'm on intending to see them for a walk too

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