In laws

It’s normal to want to be near them all the time particularly when they’re small. If you’re not enjoying a bit of space then time to address this rather than just going along with it, you’re the mum at the end of the day if you want some time with your baby you shouldn’t need to ask and it should just be a nice opportunity to have a little bit of help at whatever level you are comfortable with. What has your husband said about it?

Your feelings are valid. I don’t think you’re wrong for feeling like this, and I don’t think you should feel guilty for it either. Your baby is still so little and it’s completely understandable that you want to spend that time with them and enjoy being their mum. Even if your in-laws genuinely think they’re helping or just want to spend time with the baby, that doesn’t necessarily mean it feels helpful for you. Your feelings and needs matter too. The fact that you’re feeling so distressed about going back, to the point that it’s affecting how you feel about your husband makes me think this is something you might need support with rather than keep pushing through. It might be worth having a chat with your GP or HV just to talk through how you’re feeling. They’ll know how best to support you.