My hubs and I are expecting our first baby July 21. We both agreed we would prefer my mother to stay with us for a bit after he's born, and that my husbands mother could come a few weeks after if she wants to stay more than a day. (FYI we do not have a great history. She told my husband he had to choose between her and I, and when he proposed, she didn't speak to him for a long time. Then at our wedding, which we struggled inviting her to, she pulled me aside and told me just bc I was marrying him didn't mean that I've won. Whatever that even means!!?! My husband has a very rocky relationship with her, but does know how to tell her to back off without seeming mean)
She flew off the handle upset that she can't stay with us for 2 weeks right away, and said she's not coming at all. A few days later she called us to say she booked tickets for both thanksgiving and Christmas, and that during those holidays she will get all the one on one grandma time she wants. My husband and I have not even talked about how we are going to do the holidays after the baby arrives, and now I feel we are being manipulated into her power play.
Sorry for the long post, but I am at my wits end with this woman already! How can I ever peacefully co-exist with such a horrible person!?!
She flew off the handle upset that she can't stay with us for 2 weeks right away, and said she's not coming at all. A few days later she called us to say she booked tickets for both thanksgiving and Christmas, and that during those holidays she will get all the one on one grandma time she wants. My husband and I have not even talked about how we are going to do the holidays after the baby arrives, and now I feel we are being manipulated into her power play.
Sorry for the long post, but I am at my wits end with this woman already! How can I ever peacefully co-exist with such a horrible person!?!