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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 94663" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>{{{Dara}}} I think we've all encountered at least some family member or close friend who think they know our child better than we do - NOT. My entire ex-il family thought (still thinks) that I am a hypochondriac and made up all of difficult child's diagnosis initially. There I was thinking I was doing the right thing by 'filling them in' and 'keeping them apprised of difficult child's stuff' when in reality I would have been way better off keeping my mouth shut. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, once difficult child was on medications, I had to be completely open with them because she would stay with them several times a year, holiday, etc. ANYWAY, difficult child was with them for a family event one weekend and the you-know-what hit the fan. Conditions were perfect: she had gone to sleep late the night before, missed a dose of medications, was up early the next morning, ate almost nothing all day except sugary junk, was running wildly through her aunts house with her crazy cousins and when exh went to settle her down for the night, she lost it. Total 100% meltdown. Exh called me in a panic - didn't know what to do. I talked him through it, she settled down, went to sleep. He called me back and asked, "IS she ALWAYS like this?" Well, duh, no, because at home she has a schedule and takes her medications when she's supposed to, etc. So, he finally got it and his family witnessed it as well. After that, I didn't have too many problems, but like a giant pink elephant in the room, they didn't speak of it much further.</p><p></p><p>The less your mother in law knows the better for everyone. How can she possibly comprehend and comment on something she knows nothing about? Lean on those in your life who are supportive and understanding, even if it's not family. In fact, I have found most of my friends much more supportive over the years than my very own blood relatives. Hugs~</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 94663, member: 2211"] {{{Dara}}} I think we've all encountered at least some family member or close friend who think they know our child better than we do - NOT. My entire ex-il family thought (still thinks) that I am a hypochondriac and made up all of difficult child's diagnosis initially. There I was thinking I was doing the right thing by 'filling them in' and 'keeping them apprised of difficult child's stuff' when in reality I would have been way better off keeping my mouth shut. Unfortunately, once difficult child was on medications, I had to be completely open with them because she would stay with them several times a year, holiday, etc. ANYWAY, difficult child was with them for a family event one weekend and the you-know-what hit the fan. Conditions were perfect: she had gone to sleep late the night before, missed a dose of medications, was up early the next morning, ate almost nothing all day except sugary junk, was running wildly through her aunts house with her crazy cousins and when exh went to settle her down for the night, she lost it. Total 100% meltdown. Exh called me in a panic - didn't know what to do. I talked him through it, she settled down, went to sleep. He called me back and asked, "IS she ALWAYS like this?" Well, duh, no, because at home she has a schedule and takes her medications when she's supposed to, etc. So, he finally got it and his family witnessed it as well. After that, I didn't have too many problems, but like a giant pink elephant in the room, they didn't speak of it much further. The less your mother in law knows the better for everyone. How can she possibly comprehend and comment on something she knows nothing about? Lean on those in your life who are supportive and understanding, even if it's not family. In fact, I have found most of my friends much more supportive over the years than my very own blood relatives. Hugs~ [/QUOTE]
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