Why are there so many problems with Mother-in-Laws and babies?
I am a MIL and I too wonder about this. I do not think it is a case of power struggle…we know this child is yours…we just would like the opportunity to share in their life. My particular problem appears to be caused by the statements and actions of the other grandmother. Rather than have the children continually bombarded with negative information, I have simply bowed out in the name of peace. Someday those children will come to me asking questions…anything I might say to them when they are older and asking will have a much heaver impact than anything they are being told now. I only pray that I have the sense to speak responsibly on the subject. Problems like this are a heart breaker all the way around. I hope you can find a solution to yours.
I’m not sure of your exact problems but always remember mother-in-laws are moms also. Your child is also a part of her. Honey, there is a very special bond between grandparent and grandchild. Very, very special and until you are one you will not understand. When you are one I hope you don’t one day regret your actions. Don’t use your baby to hurt your mother-in-law. Concentrate on their relationship and be adult enough to put yours and hers aside.
