Stressful MIL

My MIL started chemo on Thursday (after it being pushed back 2 weeks) and my 6mo isn’t very well with sickness and an unhappy butt.
She however wants to see him so she can have cuddles with him and I won’t let him near her however she’s determined to see him no matter what I do. She loves to break my boundaries that I have set and my partner doesn’t disagree with her either.

She’s messaged me saying I’m making up excuses and then making comments that she’s gunna die soon and she won’t see my son or her own son again. I honestly don’t know what do to as my son is still not right and I’ve got a kidney infection. It’s really hot temperatures so I don’t wanna be taking my son out in it either.

Anyone able to give me some advice of how to handle this and what to do coz I’m at my wits end. Me and my partner are at each others throats coz I can’t say anything when it comes to his mum without it causing an argument.

I’m so bloody fed up at this point and sick of not being listened to and arguing constantly with my partner and his mum coz nothing I do is right and he can do no wrong

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If she is having chemo isn’t she at high risk of infection??? Surely you’re doing the right thing to protect her from getting poorly and having to stop her treatment. Stick to your word don’t let her try to manipulate you as whose fault will it be when she catches your son’s cold and her chemo has to be paused I am sure they will be quick enough to blame you 🤬🤬You’ve got this you’re strong !!!! Xx

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If she's in the hospital and your son's fevered and sick he's not aloud any how . The hospitals have rules if visitors feel unwell NOT to come in! It's a huge risk especially for cancer patients. Call hospital directly and they can relay the news to her!

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