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[quote=Anonymous]I understand feeling lonely but I think your expectations for your family might be a little high.

I have a sweet MIL who loves our sons but she would definitely balk at being asked to be our free nanny. She turned down that role with her own daughters' kids.  She has stayed with the boys for a weekend here and there but she has a life of her own and isn't interested in being a full-time caregiver.

I also can't really imagine my sibling flying down here for my son's bday party, unless maybe she wanted to come visit anyway and we were able to time it around his bday.

BUT I have awesome friends and neighbors who help me out when I need it (including staying at my house with my older son while my younger son was being born).   You can find your village.  But a village isn't a one-way street.  You have to be that person too - bringing food, offering rides, pet- and house-sitting, all that stuff.  Do that for your friends and they will become the village you want.
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