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bring on the weepies
My parents have been staying here since last Friday, first to take care of Owen while we were in the hospital and then to help out. (They've taken Ellie overnight for feedings the last few nights while we've slept -- so awesome -- and have done a TON with Owen, including preparing meals, bathtime, bedtime, etc.) I would love for them to stay longer, too, but it's probably time for us to get our patterns/groove going and get used to the nighttime stuff again, so they've moved over to my sister's today. When we got home from the pediatrician today their stuff was gone...and it made me sad. I think it will make Owen sad, too, as their attention (particularly from my mom) has really taken the edge off this week for him. They'll be back over for dinner tonight and we'll see them a lot over the next few days, but is it crazy that I want my mom back??? It's triggering a little postpartum weepies in me.
It doesn't help that MIL is visiting now (she arrived last night and will leave Friday morning). She's staying at a hotel, but she's spending her days here of course -- which is fine, but I don't have the energy for small talk with her, and MH is off doing stuff around the house, so here we are. And the contrast to my parents is nuts. She comes saying how much she wants to help, but the first diaper that needs to be changed, she made MH do -- and it was only pee. My mom jumps in for every diaper change, even if I'm in the process of putting Ellie on the changing table myself. (Just have to keep telling myself it's only for one more day.)
Okay, now I'm weepy AND irritated. I wish I could move around a little better so that I could keep myself more busy....
Re: bring on the weepies
The PP weepies are so hard ((hugs)) It is not crazy that you want your mom, I did. I meam MIL is fine but she is not MY mom. My mom just knows what I need when I need it and is much more comfortable with newborns. My sister had my new little nephew on Feb. 14th and she is in the middle of baby blues right now, every little thing is making her cry. Hang in there!!
Aww sweetie! No matter what MIL's aren't the same as mothers. And well usually not at all
I'm glad Owen was able to get some special attention. It's one more day and really enjoy the time with your folks again tonight.
Don't feel the need to keep the weepies at bay, let them flow, its good for getting excess hormones out.
I don't care who you are, when you're feeling overwhelmed or upset, only a mom (or dad) will do! No ILs need apply!
I've seen grown men break each others' bones without a second thought, but then cry for their mommies when they get laid off, get dumped, get sick, or get depressed.
And heck-- if my MIL came over for even 2 minutes, I'd be crying like someone had just run over my dog. You go ahead and get as weepy as you need! We're here!
This! We are here to listen!
Jake blowing out the candle at Katie's coming home party
Katie Belle
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Just go with the flow!
I completely get it. My mom stayed with us for a week and I just about lost my mind (okay, I kind of did lose my mind) when she left! I cried so much she came back for 4 more days. After a few days, I usually need a break from her, but she was so wonderful I wanted her to move in permanently. Just something about moms! I bet Owen understands that. 
@mesa -- you are very sweet, thank you. MH (and my parents) will be around this weekend, so we should be a-ok, but I'm reserving the right to ask you out for coffee in the near future!
It's funny, by the time I finished writing the OP, I was over the weepiness because I was so irritated by my MIL.