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[quote=Anonymous]This may sound morbid, but I have a lot of friends who don't have mothers or fathers or in laws, they wish they could have some of the drama back to spend more time with their family. So when I'm having issues with my mom or I'm dreading a visit from the in laws, I imagine how I would feel if they were dead and how insignificant my anxiety over a visit or a miscommunication may be. Not belittling your feelings at all, but sometimes putting it in perspective can be helpful. You may find that your mom somehow becomes very helpful when you have the baby, if she doesn't think to on her own, try to practice asking things like "mom, do you mind vacuuming the living room? It would be a huge help" and then lavishing praise and thanks on her when she completes the task. Sounds simple, but it will keep her useful and help you and you stroke her ego all in one shot.[/quote]
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