Hi Mommies,
Thank you for sharing with me your thoughts on hitting our child. I also feel that my MIL is a bit harsh and ya, what if it gets worse when she grows up. I can tell my MIL loves my gal, but she's the no nonsense type. Like Kam, I would not 'tell her off' directly. I did indicate to my hubby that I don't like his mother doing this but he didn’t do anything about it also. I think I must have a good talk with him but somehow I feel that he has been 'inculcated' with the same attitude as his mom! Hiaz, need to get my hubby over my side if not I really need to do something to protect my baby. The best solution is of course to make her understand or at least respect my views on this issue. Else worse come to worse, I would have to look for alternative carer or move out.
Actually we have been thinking of finding a place on our own for a while, not because of these issues but more to experience some kind of independent family living if you know what I mean. Of course that would mean more work and responsibility for us. Right now, my PIL have a maid who does all the cooking, washing, cleaning etc.
But this might not be the best time as I think I am expecting again! Just tested positive this morning, have a bit of mixed feeling over this. I would have preferred it to happen a bit later maybe after my gal turns 2. Somehow, I just want to continue spending undivided time with my gal, who is still my little baby in every sense. She seems to be growing so fast, and I would like to be able to be with her and provide her with my full attention and devotion. I was even contemplating on having her as my only child at one point of time.
For those mummies with 2nd child, do you feel this way huh? How do you cope between the 2 kids emotionally and physically? And how to prepare our #1 for the coming of the little one?