My man’s sister came over about a week ago and didn’t ask me, instead just “told” my man that she was outside. She came with makeup and perfume on and carried my baby. While carrying him, she said “My baby” which gave me the biggest ick.
After she left, he smelled like his perfume - I HATED it. Actually made me mad. She never checked on me when I was pregnant and we don’t really have a relationship.
How do I tactfully tell her in the future if she wants to come over to see the baby to actually tell ME in advance and how do I tell her if she’s wearing perfume she can’t hold the baby because I don’t want him smelling like perfume (I am currently steering clear of perfume because of how sensitive baby skin is.)
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Just send a friendly text,
“Hey, I want you to know that we don’t mind having you over! I know you would like to visit with baby and I would also like for you to visit with him as well. Just let me know beforehand.❤️ Also because of how sensitive baby is right now, I ask that you not wear any heavy perfumes/sprays if planning on holding him during your visit or just bringing a clean shirt to change into.”
Literally the text I sent to my MIL
You can’t really tell her she can’t wear makeup though..but you can tell her not to put her face so close to his