Lockdown alone or go to MILs ...

[Tiredmumssquad]

Hey really struggling on what to do..

DP is away with work and will be away at least the next 3 months so its just me and my 1 year old DS if we go into lockdown I really dont know if i could cope with just us two.. DPs mum has said I can go stay there but really unsure what to do!! Help what would you do?!

[RosehipRuthie]

Also consider how sensible MIL and SIL are being at social distancing. If they are front line workers or active socialisers, living with them might put you more at risk.

[Tiredmumssquad]

I get lonely very easy I struggle most weekends when I come home to an empty house and DS is sleeping I end up in bed for half 7.. I get on really well with SIL and yeah she usually lives there..

[puds11]

Massive cross post. How’s relationship with SIL? Does she normally live there?

[puds11]

I think it depends how you generally cope with you DS, the age of your MIL (very important) and your relationship with her. If we were to go into lockdown could you cope being in the house with her 24/7? Will she be helpful with DS? Are you good in your own company or do you get lonely quickly?

[Tiredmumssquad]

Shes in her early 50s and doesn't have any health issues. Get on fairly well shes a good hand when shes here. I'm worried if we go into lockdown and I need to go to get food or stuff and have to take DS with me or trying to entertain him indoors. SIL will be there so will be 3 adults and 1 child in a 3 bed house...

[moita]

What's your relationship like? I would if she was bearable. It would be good if she would give you a break/you can share cooking etc.

Saying that my MIL is pretty awful so it would never work

[PennyGold]

Oh that's a tough one...
If I were you I'd fo and stay with my MIL (but she really is lovely).
I wouldn't go if there was FIL, BIL or SIL there as there'd be too many people and opinions.

[unhappyclap]

How old is DPs mum? and what do you worry you will struggle with with just you and DS?