Seeking Mother-in-law Help

Updated on January 11, 2007
J.M. asks from Farmingdale, NY
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I am currently living with my in laws and ever since my second son was born she is neurotic all she does is complain about the things i do and the places i go with the baby... She ruined my husband when he was a baby she never let him go out to play or do anything a child does..... Now she is making me doubt my mother instincts.. She talks about me behind my back and she puts things in my husbands head that makes us fight.. I dont know what to do my husband takes her side on everything..... Please help me

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I took the advice to talk to my husband and explain how i felt well the other day my mother in law started a big fight between me and my husband.. After we fought i explained that this is the stuff she pulls and i cant take no more.. Ps we fought cause she told my husband that when she came down to see the baby i didnt look at her i gave her my back...... Which i did cause i was playing a game with my oldest son i didnt know that with mother in laws all eyes have to be on them when they enter a room...so sure enough i am going to see a therapist maybe they can shed some lite on the situation

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J.G.

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Never doubt your parenting instincts. Tell her as politely as possible that you although appreciate her advice on raising children, you'd appreciate it even more if she only gave it to you when asked.
As far as your husband goes, aside from making it abundantly clear that you would appreciate his support considering you're dealing with this woman 24 hours a day, there isn't much you can do about a man and his mother. At least you'll outlive her and can try to undo any damage she's done once she's gone.

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K.A.

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Take him out of the house and explain how you feel...the best instincts as a mother are yours !!!!

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J.O.

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I know how you feel, except that my mother-in-law loves me and is supportive. I am currently living with my in-laws and it's not easy. Have you attempted to speak to your husband about how you feel? I know how my 2nd mom is and my husband and I spoke about family getting into our business. I told him that I was not going to let anyone tell me how to raise our 7 month old daughter. I'll respect what they have to say and they can make suggestions but that's it. He is YOUR son. My 2nd mom complains that I let her cry, don't give her regular food, and don't dress her warm enough, etc. I am honest with my in-laws and let them know(respectably) How i raise my child and what I don't like. It's difficult because we are under their roof, yet they cannot demand that I raise my daughter the way they want. I've always had a great relationship w/ my 2nd mom and therefore makes it easier to voice how I feel. You know your children best and don't let what she says make you doubt that. Maintain your stand and try and speak to her about how u feel.

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S.J.

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Time for you to help your husband with money so the two of you can get your own place. Staying under your mother-in-law's roof is not going to help. It may actually make things worst. Once you're on your own, your husband can be a man and a husband, rather than a momma's boy.
You guys can live your own lives and she can butt out of your business.
Good luck!!

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