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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just be gentle and calm and direct.  I'd let your DH handle the diaper service issue completely.  If it goes to waste, oh well.  Don't give in to her "I want to talk to DIL about this".  Have your DH say you are resting and he's the one to talk to about it.

Stay firm on the visits.  Be welcoming and kind when they do show up, but firm on the "no over night guests" rule if that's what you want.  Feathers are always ruffled a bit more in anticipation of the arrival, and once a new visiting routine is set up, you might find she relaxes.

Most of all, direct ALL her negative commentary or remarks to your DH.  If she looks at you at dinner and says "why can't I stay the night?" you look at your DH and say "darling, your mother has a question for you".  [/quote]

Yep, this!  Is DH good about handling her generally?

Also, start practice saying things like: "No, thank you!" "I've got it!" "Hmm, let me think about that." "We're doing what works for us." "We're doing what our pediatrician recommends." etc.[/quote]

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