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In laws and second baby

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IOnWednesdaysWeWearPinkI · 02/05/2019 13:56

Not sure if I'm actually being unreasonable and just overthinking.
My PILs are in their late 60s and are first time grandparents but their ways are very outdated.
I'm 25 and am pregnant with my second baby.
My parents still work full time so rarely babysit but live 5 mins away if we need to arrange a date night.
In laws have only looked after my DD only a handful of times last time they looked after her was when she was 9 months when I was sick they turned up at my house saying I should rest and they will take DD for a few hours I was hesitant but they already turned up so let them but told them to be back by a certain time 3 hours later after I made many calls that went unanswered and were probably ignored they came back all proud of themselves that they took her longer than I told them to. So that was the last time they looked after her by themselves.
They were really nice before I was pregnant with DD and started to be controlling and act possessive over DD which never worked because I wouldn't let them take her alone but they are already acting up again knowing that I'm pregnant with no 2.

Not really sure what I'm looking for here but just wanting to know if things will get better I don't want them to force my DD away from me when the baby comes along because I love spending time with her. Sick of everyone's cliche advice about having 2 children and being tired etc

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cuppycakey · 02/05/2019 22:29

Well then that's your choice OP.

I would be terribly busy and cut back on contact if they are that bloody annoying. You can't change their behaviour, only yours.

IOnWednesdaysWeWearPinkI · 03/05/2019 07:40

cuppycakey
Yes you're right although I hate when I actually am busy like visiting family they get a bit jealous and competitive about that but I don't let it affect me that's their problem

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