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RedRedWiiine · 24/12/2018 18:01

I've been at my dads 200 miles away from home for the past week (though not seen him much as he's been at work). He's had to work today and is coming to mine for Christmas.

DH couldn't come away with me so has been without his 9 week old DS for over a week. Totally fine but he's missed him a lot.

Dad thought he was coming to ours tonight. I asked if he could come tomorrow so we could have presents just me, DH, DS and DSD (8).

He said it's ok but he got off work early and I'm now working myself up. I feel guilty and upset I've asked him to come tomorrow and drive a long way on Christmas morning, just to go back the next day.

I can't ask him to come tonight now, it's too late now and he'd feel like I'd asked him because I feel bad (kind of true).

WIBU? I feel terrible. It's not that we don't want him there, we've just never had Christmas together before as DSD is usually at her mums. It's her first Christmas with us.

I'm in tears. I suffer from GAD and am feeling like a horrible person. Thinking about my dad and just want Christmas over with...

OP posts:
Kariana · 24/12/2018 19:19

I doubt your dad is giving much thought. You're his daughter and he will completely understand, just as you will understand when your son is older and wants his own space with his family.

pantyclaws · 24/12/2018 19:32

You've just spent the week at his, don't beat yourself up about it.

Casmama · 24/12/2018 20:41

I think what you've done is the right thing for your dsd and your dh and I'm sure your dad will understand that.

Maybe try reframing it that you've made a difficult choice but the right one.

Hope you have a nice Christmas

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