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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just stop giving your MIL information. When MIL asks about “E”, simply respond, “She’s great and growing everyday”.  Keep it vague and change the subject.[/quote]

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Don't tell her about milestones.  I suspect you are doing this because you are excited and proud (we all have been there!) of your first sweet amazing baby doing all the typical baby things.  Your MIL probably just doesn't really care that much, and lacking something meaningful to say back resorts to discussing the other baby she sees.  SO: stop telling her about mundane milestones, even if they feel like a big deal to you.  Let your DH tell her, or let her ask.  Otherwise like the PP said, keep is vague.  Brag to your mom, your family or your friends about all the silly little things.

Save your upset over this for bigger slights that may be down the road (like giving one kid a $200 gift at Xmas and your child a $20 one).  These issues may stop when the kids are a bit older and have some personality to discuss.  But holding back some info may just been good practice moving forward.[/quote]

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