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Should I be angry

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Aussiemum777 · 29/01/2023 00:28

At the start of December 22 of my husband and I experienced a life threatening crisis which is ongoing with my FIL. He was admitted to a Hospital 2 hrs away which he remains to this day. I only have my brother and SIL nearby. I asked my brother and SIL if they would be able to have my 12 yr old son over a couple of times during the 6 weeks of school holidays as he would be home alone a lot. Since we needed to be at hospital, work and husband working too (my husband could only get one week off due to shortages and I was the only staff in My office over the break due others on leave and sick with COVID) I called and explained the situation to both of them, called In personally and messaged. They didn’t offer to help out so I thought I would directly ask them. They have a son the same age and they get on well and both enjoy biking. When I asked them both if my son could come over a couple of time they replied they they would see what they have on and get back to me. That was 7 weeks ago and I have had no contact from then since (apart from Xmas day gathering) not even to ask how FIL is. On Xmas day as a group we were talking and they knew that my son would be home alone on 28/12 and they in this conversation they said they had nothing on but instead of asking if my son would like to come over they invited my cousin over for drinks. They have been quite cold and rude multiple times over the years. Am I overreacting by being angry?

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Aussiemum777 · 29/01/2023 19:31

RedHelenB · 29/01/2023 14:57

Did you ask specific dates/times?

Yes I did

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Aussiemum777 · 29/01/2023 19:42

redskydelight · 29/01/2023 13:27

If my 12 year old had a cousin who he got on well with, who lived 10 minutes down the road, I wouldn't expect the need for an invitation as such. I'd just expect him to turn up when he felt like it/ the DC to arrange to meet in the park etc. It's not like he's 5 when you need to be sure that there is an appropriate adult about.

Any chance, they might just be assuming this as well?

It’s a 10 minute drive a meant to say. Not possible or safe to access by bike

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stayathomer · 31/01/2023 06:00

Your FIL is in hospital. Surrounded by medical professionals. You didn’t need to attend every day with a 4 hour round trip.
You don’t think it’s a good idea to visit people In hospital?! Mn can be crazy sometimes. I hope you’re never in hospital waiting for someone to come and get told after ‘but you had medical professionals there!!’

whataboutsecondbreakfast · 31/01/2023 07:19

stayathomer · 31/01/2023 06:00

Your FIL is in hospital. Surrounded by medical professionals. You didn’t need to attend every day with a 4 hour round trip.
You don’t think it’s a good idea to visit people In hospital?! Mn can be crazy sometimes. I hope you’re never in hospital waiting for someone to come and get told after ‘but you had medical professionals there!!’

PP didn't say they shouldn't visit at all.

But for most people, a daily four hour round-trip would be impossible with work and other commitments.

If I was hospitalised for a long period, I certainly wouldn't expect someone to do that everyday!

BatshitBanshee · 31/01/2023 07:54

YABU. If they've been cold and distant for a number of years then what did you expect. Just because it's an emergency for you doesn't mean it has to be their emergency either, especially over school holidays when you've no idea what they had going on or planned.

Maray1967 · 31/01/2023 14:16

Aussiemum777 · 29/01/2023 13:49

Thanks

Yes, exactly this. Our family help each other out - it’s very poor that your DB washed his hands of this and then expects your daughter to do him a favour.

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