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When People expect you to drive to theirs all the time.

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tiredmummasita · 29/03/2026 20:01

None Of my other Siblings or Partners Siblings have had children and so they’ve no idea how hard it is to just pack them up in the car to go anywhere yet always expect us to drive to them. If I didn’t drive to see them (which recently I’ve stopped doing as it’s just stress and I’ve had enough!!) we barely see anyone at all.

& they get annoyed / guilt trip if I don’t come over for some family get together in unbaby proofed houses. Like I cba!

Not only that but no one helps with anything, I’m struggling doing things and no one bats an eye. If they come out with my to places we go they won’t pay for themselves, expect me to buy drinks etc never buy me a coffee of anything that would remotely help a mum with multiple kids.
It’s like having extra children to look after.

Anyone else family just seem useless? I know the world doesn’t revolve around me but a little bit of help would be nice once in a while

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incognito1991 · 29/03/2026 20:04

I have the same situation with my family in regards to me being the one to see them all the time, they wouldn’t come here. I also find they want to see us too much if anything I find it quite difficult to just have a day out to myself without someone tagging along, on one side I love they want to see my child but on the other side I do think it gets too much at times. Sorry I can’t help just wanted to let you know it’s not just you

MeganM3 · 29/03/2026 20:33

Do you invite them to your house?

tiredmummasita · 30/03/2026 20:45

Yes I did but then stopped because they would say how messy it is and expect to be ‘hosted’ with meals and drinks even when I was postpartum so now I just cba.

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