And I'm officially done with staying at MIL's house

[Anonymous]

The only reasonable story is -
she was up making breakfast early for everyone and dropped glass that broke and she wanted to clean up before anyone got hurt and needed to vacuum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, knocking or not, why would MIL enter a bedroom at 6AM to get a vacuum in the first place? Was she planning to vacuum in the house at 6AM? I literally have to know the answer to this because it is so bizarre.

Was is the baby in the same room as you and DH, or a separate guest room? I guess I can understand that she would not knock if the baby was in a room by itself, because she might wake the baby up that way. I suppose if she needed something urgently at 6AM, I could understand that she tried to enter a room we’re only the baby was to retrieve it. But how could a vacuum be urgent? This is such a perplexing a story.

I would never stay at the home of DH’s relatives or mine. I like my privacy. For that matter, when my kids are older & married, I will offer to put them up in a hotel if they are visiting You have made the right call. But please elaborate on that whole vacuum situation because I really want to know more.

I was in a bedroom with the baby. Still BF so all the more reason to knock--there totally could have been a boob out at 6 a.m.!

DH was in another room with our oldest.

I awake to no knock, door opening, closet door by the bassinet opening, baby crying. Perfect. Then MIL just started "explaining" that she needed the vacuum at full voice, and wouldn't whisper. Her full-voiced talking and the baby crying woke the others.

Have no idea why she "needed" the vacuum. About 10 minutes after the commotion, DH told her we were leaving and not staying there again. I'm so freaking relieved that he was on my side without even the need to discuss it together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only reasonable story is -
she was up making breakfast early for everyone and dropped glass that broke and she wanted to clean up before anyone got hurt and needed to vacuum.

It's called a broom, or wait an hour and simply tell everyone to stay out. Still no need to wake a baby.

[Anonymous]

God, as I read this I realize how lucky I am. My IL's have two homes and the guest rooms are far away from their room and the rest of the house. They designed one of the homes so that the guest rooms are almost in a separate building so they don't have to hear crying babies.

You are very lucky your husband supports you staying at a hotel.

[Anonymous]

OP, I back you 100%.

[Anonymous]

I have the same problem and thought I was a brat for being annoyed. She had woken up the kids at like 10 pm since the room she set up for them was her computer room. She goes in, bangs around, turns on the computer with the sound on... She also has a knocking problem. Will continue to stand there and talk at me while I'm in a towel after a shower.

We cannot afford a hotel, and they really aren't terrible people and love their grandkids so we don't want to just refuse to stay there. (Though we do choose to stay with my parents instead of his if it's not specifically for their bday or something)

[Anonymous]

^^I’m sorry, PP. That sucks!

[Anonymous]

What is up with all these pussy husbands? Stand up. I don’t get why this went on for ten years...

[Anonymous]

My MIL also has no concept of privacy or boundaries. She would barge in under the pretense of collecting our dirty clothes to do laundry, even after we repeatedly asked her not to and that we'd do our own laundry thank you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Locks?

Only on bathroom doors.

Better yet, save your money and stay at her house, but get a hotel room door lock and don't tell her; then let her try to come in. There's a bunch on Amazon, but here are 2.

https://www.amazon.com/Addalock-Portable-Travel-AirBNB-Lockdown/dp/B00186URTY?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3


https://www.amazon.com/DoorJammer-Portable-Security-Personal-Protection/dp/B00N95IVSQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_9

Nope, the ruckus would still disturb us/wake us up. And her trying to get in without knocking is still disrespecting me. Instead, she's losing out on us ever staying on her home. Ever. She's done. We're driving away as we speak, and nodded at the Hampton Inn on our way out of town. That's our new New Jersey home away from home.

Ok, so what are you looking for from DCUM? Are you just venting?

Are you new here? Yes, sometimes people vent and commiserate on DCUM. Welcome!

No, I'm not new here, I've been here long enough to know that an asshole like you always seems to show up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Locks?

Only on bathroom doors.

Better yet, save your money and stay at her house, but get a hotel room door lock and don't tell her; then let her try to come in. There's a bunch on Amazon, but here are 2.

https://www.amazon.com/Addalock-Portable-Travel-AirBNB-Lockdown/dp/B00186URTY?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3


https://www.amazon.com/DoorJammer-Portable-Security-Personal-Protection/dp/B00N95IVSQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_9

Nope, the ruckus would still disturb us/wake us up. And her trying to get in without knocking is still disrespecting me. Instead, she's losing out on us ever staying on her home. Ever. She's done. We're driving away as we speak, and nodded at the Hampton Inn on our way out of town. That's our new New Jersey home away from home.

Ok, so what are you looking for from DCUM? Are you just venting?

Are you new here? Yes, sometimes people vent and commiserate on DCUM. Welcome!

No, I'm not new here, I've been here long enough to know that an asshole like you always seems to show up.

Personally, I think the asshole is you for asking the stupid question first (what are you looking for from DCUM? Really?). But that’s just me.

NP, btw

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, knocking or not, why would MIL enter a bedroom at 6AM to get a vacuum in the first place? Was she planning to vacuum in the house at 6AM? I literally have to know the answer to this because it is so bizarre.

Was is the baby in the same room as you and DH, or a separate guest room? I guess I can understand that she would not knock if the baby was in a room by itself, because she might wake the baby up that way. I suppose if she needed something urgently at 6AM, I could understand that she tried to enter a room we’re only the baby was to retrieve it. But how could a vacuum be urgent? This is such a perplexing a story.

I would never stay at the home of DH’s relatives or mine. I like my privacy. For that matter, when my kids are older & married, I will offer to put them up in a hotel if they are visiting You have made the right call. But please elaborate on that whole vacuum situation because I really want to know more.

I was in a bedroom with the baby. Still BF so all the more reason to knock--there totally could have been a boob out at 6 a.m.!

DH was in another room with our oldest.

I awake to no knock, door opening, closet door by the bassinet opening, baby crying. Perfect. Then MIL just started "explaining" that she needed the vacuum at full voice, and wouldn't whisper. Her full-voiced talking and the baby crying woke the others.

Have no idea why she "needed" the vacuum. About 10 minutes after the commotion, DH told her we were leaving and not staying there again. I'm so freaking relieved that he was on my side without even the need to discuss it together.

Score one for DH! I’m so glad you are done staying there OP! People thought I was nuts to be glad my inlaws retired near us. I said, “I’ll never have to sleep at their house again and vice versa!” It’s been 4 years and so much better! I can take them easier in small doses, I can send DH without me, and I can go home whenever I need to!

[Anonymous]

OP, I decided after an awful visit at my mom’s that we’d be staying in a hotel. Kids love the hotel, has a pool, our own beds, etc. and everyone is happier. I think my mom secretly ya happier too bc she Dan go home when she’s tired, we don’t watch her tv, etc.

[Anonymous]

I’m jealous that your husband would stand up to them like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My MIL also has no concept of privacy or boundaries. She would barge in under the pretense of collecting our dirty clothes to do laundry, even after we repeatedly asked her not to and that we'd do our own laundry thank you.

You are a saint if you didn't flip out at that point.