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My Mother-in-law Is Driving Me Crazy
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on August 22, 2009
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I just gave birth to my first child 15 days ago and My MIL is driving me crazy. She snatches the baby from my arms when she comes to visit (she lives 2 blocks away - ...
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- J., I agree that your MIL's behavior is over the top. You've received a lot of different advice and responses on that. I just wanted to add that you are probably als...
- If this is her first grandbaby then you are going to have to deal wtih the excitement. She is just reacting like any other MIL. At least yours is close by and able t...
- I understand that you are wanting quality time with your baby. You should have this time. I also understand that the MIL is very excited and I think that is understand...
Mother in Law with Chemical Imbalance
Asked by A.H. from Sheboygan
on August 18, 2009
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My mother in law is suffering from a chemical imbalance. She has been treated for it for many years and now all of a sudden she is in depression again because of it. T...
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- I'm sure the docs are doing everything they know how to do - some cases are treatment-resistant. has she seen a certified nutritionist? The only other thing I'd ...
- I've heard great things about cranioscral (sp?) therapy. It's a newer therapy but I've heard it's intense. Good luck and God bless!
- As someone with bi-polar disorder, I am shocked to hear that the practice of shock therapy is still going on! I would highly recommend that you seek out a second opin...
Need Advice About My Mother-In-Law and Her New "Girlfriend".
Asked by S.L. from Elmira
on May 14, 2008
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Hello Girls,
I will be married one year this July. Around Christmastime last year I found out my Mother-in-law was seeing a woman behind her husbands back. This isn...
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- All you can do is be supportive. I don't understand what your daughter will get confused about "by watching them". If them is your mother in law and her girlfriend, ...
- Dear S., It seems to me like you've got three situations in one. First, you've got this crazy soap opera of a blended family -- your MIL from your husband's sid...
- Hi S., My heart goes out to you. But you do have to deal with it, so you have to get yourself right. You are trying to focus on adding a new baby to the family. Do...
MIL Issue
Asked by M.S. from New York
on October 12, 2006
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Hello All,
New to the group. Had a son last week and have had family help out on a rotating basis. First my mom came and cooked washed and cleaned. She even froze...
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- Honey, you need to get that woman OUT of your house for the time being. The last thing you need right now for your recovery is any amount of stress. Deal with her l...
- That lady should know better than to come around a newborn with a frickin cold. What is wrong with her. She should not be yelling at you on any level at all, esp in yo...
- First of all congratulations Mommy ( : Wow, in laws can be tough. This is a special time in your life so try not to let the negativity of the issue ruin it for you. ...
Problems with My Soon to Be Mother in Law
Asked by K.M. from St. Louis
on January 19, 2008
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I am a mother of 3, 2 sons and one step daughter. I am having problems with my soon to be mother in law and I'm not quite sure how I should deal with it. I'm hoping ...
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- Talk to your soon to be husband, let him handle his mother. He should know how to explain the problem to her, and how to handle her if she blows up. Be there with him ...
- I would talk to your fiancee. Is she on medication for her disease? If you do decide to let your 4 yr old go, I would not let him go alone! At least the 10 yr old can ...
- Where is your soon-to-be husband in all of this? Can't he talk to his mom about treating the kids equally?
Need Some Advise on My Mother in Law
Asked by E.K. from Atlanta
on July 11, 2008
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I just returned to work on a part time basis and I was able to do this because my mother in law owns her own in-home daycare. We decided that our son will go stay with...
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- I agree with amber I thought you were talking about an 18 month old at first. NEVER EVER let an infant under a year old CRY it out. their only way to comnuicate with u...
- I hope by the time I write this post you have made the decision to either have your mom take your son while you work, or to use a daycare that specifically cares for y...
- I have to agree with everyone else. How dare she say a 6 week old is rotten and let him cry?! It seems to me like he is not getting the attention he needs or deserve...
I'm Going on Vacation!! How Do I Deal with the Guilt?
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on April 29, 2007
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I am so excited I am going to my very first spa treatment at a bed & Breakfast in Hot springs Arkansas.I'm going with my best friend for a girls getaway. Then it's off...
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- Please relax and go enjoy a much deserved vacation. It doesn't happen very often...so be so grateful that you have wonderful family that you trust to help you with yo...
- I know how you feel! I left my kids for more than one night for the first time last year. One weekend I went to Kansas City "to get away from it all" and two weeks l...
- I agree with Tracie...they're probably happy to get rid of you, but they will be just as happy when you're back! It's good to have a break from your family every so of...
Mother-In-Law Boundaries
Asked by D.R. from Kansas City
on December 17, 2008
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We live in an unconventional situation. My husband runs his small business (a theater) out of the main floor of the building and we live in the basement (thank you hou...
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- D., MIL can be a little difficult at times but then so can daughter in laws. I guess I am about to play devils advocate here, but it is about mending family hurts mor...
- D., I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems with your mother-in-law. It is difficult. But remember that all mothers think they know how to raise kids. But ...
- OK, I get your husband's point that you need to talk to her, but HIS MOM, HIS PROBLEM. My MIL does the same, as does my mom. It's easier to call your own mom out on ...
Mother In-Law Issues
Asked by L.R. from College Station
on July 3, 2008
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My son is having his first birthday in about a week. Yesterday my husnabd tells me that his mother has invited more people to the party. We both have very big famili...
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- Unfortunately what's done is done. Although it's very frustrating that she took it upon herself to invite other guests, you don't want the two additional kids to feel ...
- I totally understand your sensitive situation. You are angry but when the party comes you will feel terrible if the kids that got something different then the others a...
- This is only the beginning of dealing with in-laws. Trust me on this one!!!! My inlaws are much more outgoing than I was. You can help her see your boundaries in a ...
Know a Place to Make Pottery That Is Fired?
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on November 13, 2006
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I am looking for a place in the suburbs (and flexible on the location) to make a serving dish decorated by the kids for my mother-in-law. It needs to be fired though ...
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- Pottery Bayou is a place in downtown Naperville. I've never been there, but know lots of people who have. Not sure about the cost...
- I have gone to the mad potter in Downers Grove which fires them. There is also a place in downtown naperville, not sure if it's a mad potter location or another name....
- The Plainfield Art Factory is in downtown Plainfield. It's a really cute place and kid friendly. They have pieces to be painted, and then they are fired. It takes a...
