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Am I being unreasonable for being annoyed over this ?

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blueyavocado · 20/03/2024 00:47

Basically I gave birth three weeks ago, typical newborn stage at the moment with baby feeding every 2-3 hours (or 30 mins lol). MIL said I'm sleeping too much! I'm sometimes only getting 2-3 hours a night with waking and a nap in the evening when DP comes home from work.

At the moment I want to try and establish his feeding and rest a bit myself as having little sleep makes me feel unbalanced so I'm prioritising him and sleep for myself. A couple of times I've been so exhausted I've fallen asleep feeding him which is super dangerous. I didn't get anytime to rest for the first 2 weeks we visitors kept coming around.

She also asked whether I had gone out with him today and that I should get out daily. I have been getting out, but not every day.

Basically I'm annoyed because she doesn't seem to get that I can't do everything I'm trying to prioritise baby, myself and DP and take care of my basic needs too. AIBU for feeling annoyed ?

OP posts:
RubyWooRose · 21/03/2024 15:35

She needs to keep her opinions to helself!

I had a c section 8 weeks ago & it is tough with a newborn. You need to recover and get as much sleep/rest as possible. I had lots of help from my mum in the beginning when DH went back to work so I could sleep & recover. She is still very helpful now with DD as she is retired. x

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