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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Grandparents can be a great factor or an unhealthy one for your family. Set rules help when dealing with the difficult ones.[/quote]

We grew up surrounded by extended family.  There were always loving, caring, warm, extended family visitors in our house, constantly.  Everyone got along well, and took care of each other.  There was always talking, music and laughter.  It is definitely not what anyone would describe as quiet.

Fast forward to our children; who sadly, will never know the type of family I grew up with.  My family is long distance.  MIL lives down the street, and only wants bragging rights.  It's depressing if I think about it too much.  She's a pouter - if we didn't want her in the hospital during birth taking pics of my vajayjay - big time pouting ensued.  She doesn't like boundaries, and everything is about her, and a personal affront. Night. Mare.

OP, if your family, or DH's family wants to be involved, let them - to the extent you are comfortable.  It is your turn to mother in the best way you see fit.  If they are helpful, warm, loving and accepting - you hit the jackpot.

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PP here. I need to add, DH's family is the opposite, and they are the ones that live close :(

OP, if they want to see the baby, just tell them what works for you.  Hopefully they are reasonable people and don't take everything as a personal affront, like my DH's family.  [/quote]

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