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[quote=Anonymous]It is likely that you and your husband will need to learn how to assert yourselves to develop/maintain/protect your nuclear family - not just in this instance but a gazillion others to come with family, friends, etc... Start now. Make your house rules, set limits (as you feel appropriate) on duration of visits, agree between yourselves about what you want/expect/will communicate to your various family, and back each other up. Also, be directive with your father. Give him ways to be sufficiently helpful that the things that are annoying seem bearable. Can he grocery shop for you? Can he do laundry if you give him directions? Can he hold/watch the baby for an hour or two to free you up? People need/want a lot more direction that is often realized. He might react well to some proactive managmenet. Congrats on the baby! [/quote]
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