My mother-in-law moved in to help with the baby but she keeps taking over in ways that make me feel like I'm failing as a new mom, and my husband doesn't see it because he's grateful for the help. Every time I try to establish my own routine with feeding or soothing, she jumps in with 'let me show you' and I'm starting to feel like a guest in my own experience of becoming a mother.
More people experience this than they realize.
The need for support collides with the equally vital need to claim your own competence as a new parent.
“Where Are You with The newborn phase — survival and attachment?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.