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Don’t do it! The therapy/marriage counseling bill is going to cost more than a nanny. Just pay for help.
Be on the same page regarding boundaries with your wife. Stick up for each other.
It may not be intentional, but often leads to boundaries being broken, sides being created, and one person being the third wheel. Lots of resentment on all sides.
Be clear on expectations, have clear open and respectful communications with everyone.
It's hard with different cultures as well. Are you aware of any major cultural differences regarding family roles from wife's family? Mother's role, child raising, father's roles, etc?
Are you aware of any dynamics and potential conflicts with wife and MIL today?
Dont be passive and let things go. It sets the standard and becomes a norm and will be harder to push back against.
I'm in a way extreme scenario, but wife and MIL dismiss my parenting and team up against me. It's not a healthy situation for me or child.
Key thing is to recognize that you, wife, and child are the family unit. And it's hard because wife may fall back into allowing her mother in an authoritative role over her. (or may not, just keep an eye out for it). I think this may be more prevalent in certain cultures.
In laws are NEVER easy. But an extra set of hands during that time can be amazing. So learn to say yes to help at every turn, within reason.
And echo everything said above about establishing boundaries and setting expectations.
I went to a course just for dads (it was 2 hours long so don’t go thinking I took a 20 hour course) but they said to choose a room, probably your bedroom, where no one besides your, your spouse, and the baby are allowed. If you need you time, go in there due awhile. I did this and it helped
Scotch bunker.
We had my mother in law for 3 weeks after birth. A few tense moments, but my partner and I were very clear with what we expected from my MIL help and that we would need some alone time - I focused on being a father in the evenings/nights and weekends. Definitely not easy to work and be a present father, and I am still trying to find the right balance
Wow, I’m surprised by how hard some people’s experiences were. Had the MIL help with #1 for 3mos and it was an absolute blessing. Either she was helping directly with the little one or helping with household items we couldn’t tend to. Didn’t have an issue. I hope you have the same experience!
My MIL was awesome. Definitely needed the help, didn't need all the advice though. Take advantage of her help and get out of the house as a couple once every week or two once things settle