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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here.. thanks for your responses. I know I’m being irrational I just wish I had family support in the way my SIL and BIL have but you are all right - I should not expect anything and it is my responsibility. I know this but wish I also had access to free child care like they do.  ILs are already committed to caring for my nephew so it would cause drama to ask them to watch ours instead. I’m just a bit jealous and it’s not right. I agree with you all. We are saving all we have to pay for daycare and maternity leave over the next year. [/quote]

You don't have kids, so I'm unclear why you are upset you don't have access to childcare.  [/quote]

Again I know I’m in the wrong here- it’s my issue that I’m jealous of their help but we want to try but can’t yet in order to save as much as possible. I was just triggered by hearing how they get to buy another car (their third) and tractor because of all the money that are saving from no child care from grandparents. Not my business but it still sucks a bit  [/quote]
Maybe they are also working and earning money to pay for what they  have.
You do not have a childcare problem, you have a jealousy problem. You need to grow up. [/quote]

She’s jealous  as you would be if you parents handed on of your siblings 25k a year and left you high and dry... similar to inheritance issues [/quote]

No.  The MIL is not handing over cash.  She is choosing to spend her time that way.  If she finds that a fulfilling activity for her retirement, that’s her prerogative.  [/quote]

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