Mother in law

Would you find it a little odd if your mother in law doesn’t ask about how their grandchild is? My mother in law lives interstate and my husband calls her every night, however, when I listen in on their conversations I can count on one hand the times she’s actually asked about our daughter. It’s always my husband bringing it up about how her day was. Would you find that a little odd? Whenever I call my mum or dad, one of the first things they ask about is their grandchild and it absolutely is warms my heart. Am I being too sensitive? Complete honesty is welcome! 😂

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Very odd especially if she’s family oriented (which you’d assume she’d be if she talks to her son every day)…

I don't find it odd, but I do find it sad.
And I don't think you're being too sensitive. You have feelings, and they are valid.

My own parents don't ask about my kids, I used to think it was because I would always tell them everything before they'd get a chance🤦‍♀️, in the end though I realised it was because they just didn't care to know. It makes me feel like my kids aren't worth knowing, but I know that's not the case.
I suspect my in-laws don't ask because they don't want to pry.

Have you asked her why she doesn't ask about them?
Maybe tell her how it makes you feel. You never know what might come of it.
All the best 🥰

My Dad lives 7hrs away and we haven’t had the strongest relationship in recent years but having my daughter has brought us closer, I will call for whatever and the first thing he says is where is she let me talk to her.

My MIL who I haven’t really ever communicated with now only communicates with me and is asking about bub and I.

So yes it’s weird especially since she speaks with her son daily! but I don’t know how you’re going to bring this up without it being seen as a negative by her.

Its not odd its sad
Its same as my MIL she lives like
10min down the road
When my daughter was born was taking photos happy as but now doesn't even bother contacting or asking when i do talk to see how shes going
But she wasnt the caring loving mother to her son so guess with those type of parents they do it to the grandchildren aswell

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