I have been home from hospital for a week with my 8 day old baby. Our parents have both seen him 2/3 times each already however they are wanting to come round more or wanting us to visit them. I *keep trying to explain to them that I’m recovering and we are trying to settle into our new life with a baby but they don’t understand. They both live within 10 minutes away and I do feel bad that I have to keep saying no.
A*IBU to keep asking them for space? How often do you think is reasonable for grandparents to be around? I feel like they think they are missing out but he is only 8 days old! X
AIBU?
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Kissingfrogs25 · 12/09/2022 15:22
I didn't want anyone holding my baby and wanted time to bond with her on my own. I couldn't deal with this level of intrusion.
2/3 times in just 8 days is already a hell of a lot.
Stop answering their calls and texts and ask dh to tell them you are enjoying the time together as a family and you will be in touch when you are ready for visitors.
Establish some boundaries op. It is your baby and your house. Your choice.
Wouldn't it be better if they were cooking or dropping off tea rather than sat there holding the baby?! nanny 🙄
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Nanny0gg · 12/09/2022 15:29
Of course! It wasn't my suggestion that they should be there, I just wondered if they were useful when they were!
Kissingfrogs25 · 12/09/2022 15:22
I didn't want anyone holding my baby and wanted time to bond with her on my own. I couldn't deal with this level of intrusion.
2/3 times in just 8 days is already a hell of a lot.
Stop answering their calls and texts and ask dh to tell them you are enjoying the time together as a family and you will be in touch when you are ready for visitors.
Establish some boundaries op. It is your baby and your house. Your choice.
Wouldn't it be better if they were cooking or dropping off tea rather than sat there holding the baby?! nanny 🙄
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Aubriella · 12/09/2022 15:23
No mum wants to make cups of tea 8 days post partum.
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