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    In desperate need of a break but husband won’t let my mom help me

    @sam77 I read your update that you all have been to couples therapy and it didn't work. I highly suggest you interview some new couples therapists and begin again. You need a mediator to point out and sort out his double standards between your family and his. This will only continue to be an...
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    In desperate need of a break but husband won’t let my mom help me

    @sam77 I understand. While I'm not a lawyer, I can say with confidence that he can't keep your mom from helping you or interacting with the baby, especially if you all are separated. To do so he'd have to have evidence of her being neglectful or abusive to your child or she'd have to already...
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    In desperate need of a break but husband won’t let my mom help me

    @sam77 I understand and apologize if my comment came off as insensitive. These discussions are difficult with limited knowledge. I understand that you don't feel as if you have power right now. It is a difficult position to be in to be financially dependent on another. My statement that you...
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    In desperate need of a break but husband won’t let my mom help me

    @sam77 He can choose that life for himself but he doesn't get to decide for you. You have the power to allow family and friend support in your life. Parenting can be so isolating, accept the support when you can when it's helpful and respectful. You don't want your daughter growing up lonely...
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    Pediatrician says I’m nursing my 4 week old too often - not sure what to do

    @grace2018 I've commented this before in a similar thread but I attended medical school in the past five years and there was absolutely zero content / education on breastfeeding.
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