What would you do?

MIL hasn’t really been treating me well recently. This second pregnancy is kicking my backside and I’m always tired. My in laws have asked to have my toddler for a bit tomorrow but I’m unsure as they never treat me and my hubby with respect or respect our boundaries. When we told some family members a few weeks back she kicked off about who she wanted to tell. She was a nightmare in my first pregnancy and I’m really trying to relax and protect my peace. Don’t want her thinking she can always see my child when she treats me like crap. Am I over reacting?

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