Hi, have changed my nick just because i feel so crap about what i am typing. Basically my dp ex has recently had a baby boy. New mum has for a long time, had several issues which i believe have a psychological basis. She is pretty messed up as a person and has lots of issues with just about everything. Her husband and her are frequent a&e visitors whilst they both hate hospitals they have many physical problems that dissapear only to be replaced by new ones iykwim.
She had baby beginning of month (she was at time wheel chair bound due to ms etc) she was out of hosp within 24 hours and walking. Her new baby was admitted to hosp 1 week later with feeding problems, was discahrged about 4-5 days later.
We got a phone call from her at 6am a few days ago saying she was at end of tether with her husband and baby was crying in back ground. She made no mention of problems with baby (who contiuned to cry) and spoke about her relationship issues.
My dp spoke to her today to see how things were and now Social Services are involved and were alerted by psychologist who believes her to have munchausens syndrome. She has always refused psychiatric input (although it has been offered several times).
Have tried to support dp and listen to him but i am finding it really hard.
I know this woman and she does have big issues and needs to face up to them and take responsibility for her mental health and the well being of her child.. sorry kind of need to air all of this iykwim