Kissing babies…
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Keep in mind the difference between boundaries and expectations. We can control boundaries, expectations are an ask. So expectations don't kiss the baby. Boundary she can't be left alone with baby hold baby or whatever rule of engagement enforces the no kiss expectation
I set this boundary during pregnancy too, just so everyone knew what to expect. I could tell some family members were a bit put out by it, but like it or lump it! If they can't respect your decision, that's the difference between being able to hold your baby and not 🤷♀️
Definitely had someone say this but when my daughter was born they knew better. They also said they would hit her if she broke a rule and I told them if they hit her I would hit them. A lot of the time people have to realize that it’s not their child and the power is in your hands as a parent
@Reagan that helps, thank you.
@Shelby no problem. You can always keep your baby away and tell them they have to be willing to respect your boundaries if they want to see the baby.
I went through something similar with my mother. Set your boundaries and make sure she knows she can’t hold the baby if she can’t be trusted to respect how you and your husband want to go about it. For me, I went as far as, if they do it they have to leave. Because they disrespect what I and my husband said.