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How Can We Say No to My Husband's Parents Without Being Mean?
Asked by J.T. from Altoona
on December 4, 2006
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My inlaws (My husband's dad and stepmom) have been bugging us more and more lately to let them keep out 18 month old son for a few days. My husband and I both have a p...
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- Just tell you inlaws that you are not comfortable having him spend the night so far away. I was the same way with my son when he was younger spending the night at my m...
- I don't think 18 months is too young to leave a child for an overnight - might be good for you and your husband to have a night all to yourselves and the ability to sl...
- You have no obligation to leave your child with anyone unless you feel comfortable with it and want to do so. 18 months is still very young and a dangerous age for get...
Grandmother Needing Advice on How to Handle 22 Month Old Emotional Outburst
Asked by R.R. from Cumberland
on August 10, 2009
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Hi, I am a Grandmother who has been given custody of my 22 month old Grandson, due to parents drug usage. This child has not had any structure what-so-ever, it's obvio...
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- First I just have to say, I am sorry to hear you were put in this unplanned situation. But I also know when we are put in the most unplanned situations, they a lot of ...
- hi R., what a lucky little guy to have you there for him at this difficult confusing time of his life! you are exactly right that he needs structure and boundaries, a...
- God Bless you Ricki for taking part in raising your grandchild. I totally feel for you, having a toddler that age is tough on anyone! Please be sure that at 22 months ...
Took in 2 Grandkids Full Time and Living on Fixed Income - Help
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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Hi moms, I have some friends who have taken in their two grandchildren to care for full time. They are living off their retirement savings and now have expenses such ...
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- You didn't say how old they were but one of the suggestions I didn't see listed was for one of them to go back to work at a job that provides medical benefits -- or bo...
- Also, check with some local churches. For example, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship has a clothes pantry, food pantry, and a Family Center which helps with baby items. Angel...
- You might want to suggest they go to this website www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com It has a lot of information of resources and legal issues that they need to conside...
Touchy MIL Question ...
Asked by J.A. from Kansas City
on May 29, 2007
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Touchy subject, but my newborn twins are not comfortable around my MIL. Unfortunately, I think it's because she is not comfortable holding them and they seem to reall...
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- I think you have enough to worry about without having to worry about whether she gets "grandma time". This is something that she needs to get over and she needs to de...
- How wonderful that you have a MIL that understands (somewhat at least)!! My MIL would have made my life a living hell if I said anything close to what you did. I just...
- Hi J., I kind of maybe have a few suggestions and maybe other people have said them to. First of I know that you said the babies seem to sense your MIL t...
Mother In-laws
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on March 13, 2009
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I am just wondering, my in-laws take the baby and come to visit a lot. We have no problems with that. However, she likes to tell what you are doing wrong and her opi...
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- Hi A., You know, I feel that Mother-in-laws mean well but that they need to know when to be quiet. I learned early on with my Mother-in-law who has always been a sai...
- Your husband needs to sit down with his mom and tell her that while he appreciates everything she does with her grandchild she needs to remember that she's the grandma...
- Hi Allison, I agree with Jessica D! My own mom (only had me) and of course she thinks that my son should be doing everything I was doing on the same schedule. Not...
Grandma and Grandpa Want So Much........!!!!
Asked by S.R. from Reno
on May 10, 2008
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How do I lovingly eal with my 12 week old's grandparents? They've wanted me to put him on the bottle since he was 5 weeks when I've told them that I plan to exclusive...
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- Hi, S.! First, be grateful the new grandparents are so enthusiastic. That's normal. But, second, the challenge for you is to channel their ennthusiasm so it works for ...
- I'm not in this but I got out of it before it could have become a problem by moving into a nearby state. I am not recommending that but only because I realize that you...
- My first child was the only grandchild from both my family and my husband's family, and they all lived nearby - so I understand about feeling smothered. I never pumpe...
Disappointed in My Mom as a Grandma
Asked by R.A. from Seattle
on March 15, 2009
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My mom and I were always very close. We live a couple of states away from each other. When I was pregnant with my first we would talk all the time and she would expres...
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- I've had the same experience. When I was pregnant with my first, my mom said she would take a week off of work and stay with us to help - remembering how overwhelming...
- Hi R., That does sound strange.There may be something going on in your mom's life that she hasn't shared with you yet.It probably has nothing to do with you or your ...
- Your request stuck a cord with me. Let me tell you a bit about my mom, and her mom, my grandmother. My mom was/is an only child. I am the 3rd of 8 kids. While growin...
Sad About Lack of Grand Parents Involvement in My Childrens Lives...
Asked by N.P. from Seattle
on April 27, 2008
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I have kind of a strange issue and I'm wondering if it's just me and my family or if there are others out there with families just like mine!
When I was a kid gro...
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- I have the same problem with my husbands parents. They just are not interested. They see them about once a year because they live far away. They have made it clear tha...
- I had to come back and read this a few times. It is really sad. It sort of sounds like your mom is in denial of being "grandma" even though she may show off pictures...
- I do not know your mother, or stepfather, so I cannot tell you why. What I can tell you as a grandmother, there is nothing more precious that those babies, they are a...
Grandmothers Caring for Grandchildren
Asked by G.M. from Houston
on December 18, 2006
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I am seeking support from other ladies who care for their grandchildren full time. My situation has been going on for 2 1/2 years with no end in sight. I hope to fin...
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- Hi G.. I am not in your shoes, but my mother is. She does this for my brother's kids. One of my brothers and his daughter live with her and the other just drops off...
- I have 8 grandchildren 3 live with me 2 guardianship 1 adoption. ages 3,2 and 1 month no your not alone
- Your request caught my attention. My 68 year old mother has full custody and is taking care of my brother's kids, both boys, ages 18 and 13. She has had them for about...
Grandmother Needs Advice on Daughter-in-law Relationship
Asked by B.C. from Chicago
on May 20, 2008
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This Gram needs advise. I have 7 wonderful Grandchildren. One problem. My son and daughter-in-law travel for his job. I work full time but have always been able to...
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- I am granddaughter myself one of twelve. So I understand how you feel about this. My grandmother is great because there are days that she gets to see her grand kids ev...
- Well I can give some insight from her point of view )maybe). I am a mother of three great girls...My dad lives with us and is a very important part of my kids lives. B...
- My perspective on this is different. I am blessed enough to have my mom, ILs and sister available for babysitting. However, often my mom is put out and feels rejecte...
