When my daughter was pregnant with our grand-child her Mother in law would tell mutual friends that she feared my husband and i would monopolize the baby and never let her have the baby for visits or anything.She told people that we were possessive and that we didnt like her.
After the baby was born i sat this lady down and i told her she was wrong about my husband and i and i extended an open door invitation to out home to get the baby or visit when ever we had her.And her Mommy and Daddy were at school or work.She accepted and life went on.
Now she only wants the baby on her terms.She refuses to keep the baby when asked because she feels used.In 14 months she has kept the baby 4 times. She rarely visits and does not include the baby in any of her side of the family functionsShe still tells people that we wont let her have the baby and when we do it only because we need a setter. This person has me confused and a bit angry at the way she acts.What would YOU all do if it was you?
2006-12-08 08:10:44 · 5 answers · asked by mint_julip1122 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You're paying to much attention to this woman. People like her look for ways to create drama so they can feel important. Getting upset with her or catering to her will only feed into it. Don't worry too much about what she tells other people. Most people probably know how she is. Be open to letting her see the baby, but know that she will continue to try to cause drama. I wouldn't rely on her to watch the child and I wouldn't go out of my way for her to see the child.
2006-12-08 08:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like a lot of high school drama. You are the Grandmother,the only people you have to answer to,is you and the baby. Who cares what she says or does.She is the one missing out,and sooner or later she will figure that out.
2006-12-08 09:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by rush 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ignore her and live a happy life with you daughter, son-in-law and sweet grandbaby. People like her do not deserve your time! Trust me, I spent years of my life worrying about what other people think, say and do and honey its just a waste of precious time. Go on with your happy life and family and ignore the ole biddy!
2006-12-08 08:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by christine a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore her! Sounds like she just likes to complain & if there isn't something real to tell people, then she just makes up things. Nothing you do will make her happy, just do what you think is right & don't worry about what she tells people, there is no pleasing some people! Good Luck!!
2006-12-08 08:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sherrie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have bent over backward to accommodate this person. No matter what you do it is probably not going to be good enough. I would not worry about what this person is saying or doing and be the best grandmother that you can be.
2006-12-08 08:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋