Does a break do a relationship good?

[shellsax]

Not as in a Ross-Rachel type of break but a few days away to gather thoughts and perspective? 3 months postpartum with my first and feeling suffocated at home. My DP is great, very supportive and hands on with DS however we're bickering, we've had in-laws to stay the last few weeks and I'm starting to feel like it's too much. AIBU to think a few days away on my own may do us both good? I'm questioning the relationship - I know there have been a few ladies "try it on" with DP v recently and as much as I trust him I worry I'm not enough. We haven't had sex since the birth due to me not feeling ready after having had forcep delivery and I'm feeling v self conscious as I haven't exactly bounced back to my pre-baby body. Maybe it's my hormones but the tears won't stop this afternoon. Just looking for any advice if other people have felt similar

I've sat on my hands thinking someone more sensible would reply....

I don't know about the break but you need to tell the in-laws to go home. You say they've been staying a 'few weeks' but you are only 3 months post-partum. No wonder you're bickering!

On the rest, I'd say don't make any hasty decisions in the first year after having a baby. Many relationships struggle with the big changes.

If the in-laws are staying book you rand DP a night away and have some time together

Sorry should have been clearer - in laws have gone now but back in a couple of weeks to stay again as there is another family member's birthday celebration