New dad here — baby is 4 weeks old.
My wife has been getting overwhelmed with my side of the family wanting to visit. I feel bad constantly telling my family we need to “find a day that works,” when the reality is it feels like a chore for her when my family tried to carve out time to visit the baby.
I’ve never had an issue with her family visiting and always try to be supportive, so I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t sting a little when it feels different with mine. At the same time, I know a lot of this is probably tied to postpartum emotions, exhaustion, hormones, and just adjusting to life with a newborn.
I’m trying to be understanding and supportive of my wife, but I also feel guilty like I’m keeping my family from being part of an important chapter in our lives. I don’t want resentment building on either side.
Any fellow dads been through something similar? How did you balance protecting your wife’s mental health while also making space for your family to be involved?