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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're expecting and our family is a 4 hour drive away. As soon as we are able to travel we're going back to see our 2 remaining grandparents (both ages 85). After losing my grandmother recently I want to do everything in my power to have my grandfather and DH's grandmother meet our child, and spend as much time with them as possible. Yes the drive will suck (we also have a small dog), but it's a small price to pay to let the family spend time with their grand (or great-grand) child(ren). We plan on monthly visits home the first 6 months to ensure enough great-grandparent time.[/quote]

LOL - good luck with that! Hopefully your baby will love the carseat because most don't. Once you have kids you will realize that a 4 hour drive is a nightmare. I also once thought about it like you then our first trip happened and we've cut down driving time to 1 or 2 trips per year total.

Anyway, OP, I totally feel for you. Except that it took my retired FIL 10 months to visit us and our new son even after we visited him first. Some people are truly homebodies and don't like to travel no matter how short the distance. I think you are being reasonable - visiting on long weekends / holidays. That is what we do too. I wish my in-laws were more involved in our life, but they aren't and they don't seem to mind having a distant relationship with us.

It wasn't clear from your post - are they guilting you into traveling more or do you want to see them more, but can't due to logistics? [/quote]

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