Is there a way we can resolve this without world war 3?*long*
So last weekend was SIL's wedding.
DH and I were both a part of the bridal party and DS was there too.
It was always agreed that MIL would watch DS when DH or I were unable to because of duties.
I originally wanted DS Godmum who lives nearby to come over for the day and be the primary carer as she actuall listens to our wishes but MIL cracked it big time :rolleyes:
Anyways....A few days before the wedding DS caught bronchialitis and was put on anti's...Doc told us to keep him away from crowds as he will be suscepitble to catching viral infections....
Now we have a problem with MIL treating DS like a pass the parcel at the best of times so both DH and I explained to her that she is not to allow others to hold him unless absolutely necessary
So we were panicking when we were off having pics taken for 2 hours but when we got to the reception and were about to eat I told MIL that if she needs to have a break to give DS straight to me as he is due for a feed anyways....
So imagine my suprise when I look up and see the waiting staff passing my son between them....
I sat there in shock and looked down the bridal table to see DH with the same reaction.
The final straw was when one of them went to walk out of teh reception room with DS - both DH and I sprung out of our chairs and went and grabbed him.
There were lots of snide comments from BIL and SIL about us not wanting to share our child (as far as I am concerned when you are drunk and 4 months pregnant you have no right to even talk to me about parenting!!!!!)
We had to give DS back to MIL - this time I look up and he is sucking on someones face and I have absolutely no idea who they are :(
Then we look over and MIL has given DS a desert spoon to chew on.....I asked her to be careful in case he falls forward on it...(not to mention that it migh have pav on it :wall: )
She gave me a withering look and told me she has a special needs child and 3 other children she can deal with this .... guess what happened. Ds fell forward on the spoon. :wall:
DH and I are both furious....it's like they are determined to undermine our wishes.
I have explained to DH that he needs to address this now as my talking to MIL clearly does nothing.
I even told her that DS would end up in hospital if he caught anything ....but she either doesn't care or thinks I am being melodramatic....
I would have gone off my rocker then and there but being a wedding couldn't really.
I don't want to cause a big family rift but at the end of the day she is purposely ignoring our wishes and putting DS at risk....
What would you do?