I'm 4 days pp and MIL is staying with us for a week to help with toddler and newborn
I feel guilty but I asked my husband if she can go early because she's not really helping and it's actually creating more work.
Like she'll make toddler her breakfast or dinner but will leave all the dishes and mess.
She makes her own breakfast but only eats half and leaves her bowl by the sink, with the food still in, to be washed by us.
Won't do laundry/ washing up/ bathtime / bedtime. Idk why
Won't walk the dog.
Even made herself toast but double dipped so there's crumbs in the butter 😅😅 I think you get the idea.
She just sits and helps by holding our baby but honestly that's not helping especially since I'm bfeeding.
My husband thinks I'm being ungrateful but honestly I'm struggling to keep up with cleaning after her and juggling everything else.
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Nah you don’t need guests you need help. If she’s not helping she’s making more work. If he’s not the one cleaning up after her she can go home

Her job is to hold you, not the baby. If she’s not helping then 👋🏼
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