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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also empathize because my IL doesn’t help out at all when she visits, even when I was managing a newborn and a toddler and was exhausted. When I visit, I help her out a lot.

Parents seem to be comfortable helping their daughters but not their daughters in law. Maybe the comfort level isn’t there.

If they visit, they could do Airbnb, take out and restaurants. I’m not sure what’s open on Christmas—maybe a casino restaurant? [/quote]

Opposite here, so I have to stick up for mother-in-laws! My MIL is amazing and always offers to help with meals and childcare and is a cheerful sidekick for the random outings I save up that my own family doesn’t enjoy. My own mother is a burden and couldn’t even hold or watch my newborn while I showered, and is always asking about the next meal. I cook regular meals and always let her know the plan in advance, so this is just her being anxious. I’m glad I married into a family that isn’t American- when we “quit” Thanksgiving I only had to break it to half the family. I’ve also made it clear that we won’t fly for Christmas anymore after way too many weather and airport-related dramas, including one that left us at home with no decorations or clothing or presents while our luggage spent the week at my mom’s.[/quote]

NP here. My MIL was wonderful and my own mother doesn't help me at all. [/quote]

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