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[quote=Anonymous]BTDT.
*You need to reset your expectations in order to minimize your disappointment.**

I don't say this harshly, but plainly and simply. If you expect a lot and get little in return, you will be (and currently are) sad. If you expect very little, you will only be grateful and appreciative when they do anything for you.
From personal and anecdotal experience, I tell you assuredly things will not change for you. Your parents may also speak to their love and devotion differently than you observe. i.e. They can be very loving grandparents, but just simply not very involved. They are not bad people for this, it may just be their way.

For me, it was both my parents and in-laws. I will also say that some people are just not good with babies. My in-laws are these people, but are now more involved with my pre-K kids.

Be patient with them, but more importantly, be good to yourself. This is your child, not theirs, and what matters is how you and your baby love each other.

My parents are now (recently) both deceased and I can only relive memories of them with my children. Be grateful for what you have.[/quote]

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