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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Maybe the book of pictures was a gift from that side of the family. [/b]If you want more pics I would make an effort to take pictures together and print them out for your DIL.  And mention it to your son. [/quote]

Yes to this.  Take pictures when you are together, print them out, and SEND them yourself to your son.

My sister would likely make a book like that for my baby.  She wouldn't think to include my inlaws in it, and she's not being mean.  It just wouldn't cross her mind.  And yes, then I know my MIL would see it, note that there are no pictures of her, and then hold it against ME.

[b]Always always give the benefit of the doubt that people do not mean harm.  If you otherwise like your DIL, do NOT let this become an issue. If you do say something, say it to your son.  And don't bring up DIL at all because this really has more to do with him than her[/b].[/quote]

+1,000

Very wise advice. OP, please heed this. Your son and DIL surely  have no intent to hurt you, so please give them the benefit of the doubt. Do not let this fester.

Bring it up with your son, not your DIL. You are his mom. He is the one to deal with. In fact, bring it up only as "I made this book just for little Grandchild as a memento!" when you hand them the book you make of photos of baby with you, etc. And yes, you can make such a book and it'll be welcome. But if you indicate you have been counting the pictures on the wall, it will seem to them like you're keeping score and they'll feel either guilty or defensive, and you don't want either, I'm sure.

Do you have the ability to Skype with your son and family? I'd start doing it but don't overdo it. Send more photos of your own activities when you are back home. Do not inundate them with pictures on their phones etc. but send snail mail photos. People still like to get mail, and eventually the grandkid will be thrilled with anything that comes in the mail.[/quote]

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