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[quote=Anonymous]Eh, don't worry about it. Create firm boundaries (like locking your door and insisting people call to ASK if they can come over), use assertive language rather than passive (Sorry to kick you out but I need to nurse the baby and put him to bed now, great to see you, love you, bye) vs (I think the baby's a little tired...?) They'll calm down once the baby is there. I am the aunt who doesn't have kids. I came to visit the morning after the baby was born, and have visited once to twice a month since she was born. I am careful to only say "my niece" rather than "my baby". Or, if SIL's sister is there I try to say "our niece" to include her. [/quote]
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