My MIL wants to stay a whole week to help me with baby. In theory I’d love the help around the house, particularly cooking as I don’t eat enough with all the breast feeding I’m currently doing. My mother stayed with me Recently and I appreciated her with me so much!! Unfortunately the 2 weekends my MIL has been up she’s gone against my wishes to kiss the baby after mentioning it twice and we’ve catered for drinks and food, no house help offered - so worse type of house guests we’ve had. I think her idea of help is changing nappies and playing with the baby during the few hours she’s awake during the day. Although we are very different people, I’ve always got on with her but not sure her visit will be the kind I need right now (baby is a month old!). At the same time I know she’ll be a wonderful grandmother and I want her to bond with her grandchild. Due to her issues with transport she can’t compromise on less than a weeks visit. I don’t want to cause rifts, but she’s already gone against my first expressed wish as a parent to not kiss the baby... what other wishes will she ignore?! I guess this is a common theme most parents get used to. The judgment is already feeling quite real. I just don’t know how to navigate this situation well 😩