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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They're here for 2 weeks, and we're just at the start of week 2.  They expect me to cook and serve them EVERY meal.  They don't have any hobbies (reading the paper, etc...) and they're obsessed with my 2 year old but don't actually do anything to help with her.  If I take them out, it's like taking out 3 babies.  They're older (in their 70's), but not unable to physically fend for themselves.  They're Indian.  Ughhhhh, help.[/quote]

Sorry you are dealing with this.  My ILs suck too, but in my case they are white Americans who were in their late 50s and perfect health when my first was born.  My MIL's first comment upon meeting her 6 week old grandchild was, "I don't change diapers."  Also, before our kids were born, my MIL would sit around and expect to be waited on hand and foot.  I don't recall seeing her taking a plate to the sink.

I do have Indian friends whose parents and ILs both come at least 1x a year.  When their kid was born, the wife's parents came and helped.  My friend was able to sleep in another room and get enough sleep so he'd be well rested for work the next day.  Then, after 4 months, his parents came and helped out for a few months.  I think it's a crap shoot who you end up with.  I have to say that I've spent less time with them b/c of these reasons, so I wouldn't blame you for doing the same.  GL.[/quote]

OP here, thank you for this.  It helps to know that it's not only an Indian thing.[/quote]

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