oh Mel your MIL is definately a mixed blessing thats for sure... .my MIL is pretty similar actually. She underminds Pete all the time and me, but I don't let her....

We don't cope all the time. Today I didn't.... M was frantic still and I took her to the OT and explained how horrible the last week was. She said "Its going to be a tough few weeks for you, but what we need to do is x, y, z" and I left and sat in the car and cried and cried. I just don't know if I have the strength to keep on for a few weeks. Both Pete and I are exhausted and yet we just have to cope.... not just cope, we have to be uber strong and able to be in control and help her.

I know we will get through it, I know its a matter of time and consistency, but I just don't know how its going to happen.