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Dear MIMsters: Help! How do I convince hubby over this issue that terrifies me

Dear MIMsters: Help! How do I convince hubby over this issue that terrifies me

I’m expecting my first baby ever in another two months. Hubby said immediately I put to bed, I will be going straight to his mother’s house. How do I convince hubby not to go? Let me explain why I don’t want to go to my MIL’s house.

I have visited his mum several times over and there, I have endured lots of mosquito bites, little ants that sting, leaving the skin itchy and rough. MIL is not the neat and clean type as her room is always very dirty.  Anytime I visit, I try to clean the whole house despite the fact that she has got two grandchildren living with her.

I visited her recently and witnessed my brother-in-law trying to kill a snake that was seen slithering around the house. Unfortunately, he didn’t succeed. The snake escaped.

Both toilets and bathrooms are in deplorable conditions. I am scared that the state of her house is not in the best conditions for a new born baby to live in. Not sure how this will affect my baby and I. I tried talking to hubby but he keeps saying his mum can take care of me better at her place. What should I do now before it gets too late? The environment is not conducive for me and my forthcoming baby.

It’s not as if his mum can’t come over. He said since we will be having the naming ceremony over at his mum’s house, he’ll prefer I go over to her house until the baby and I are fully strong. How do I convince him not to go?

View Comments (3)
  • How do women do these things? Seeking advice before you can talk to your husband about matters that are not issues at all. Is it that they are scared of their husbands? Tell him and stand your ground that you don’t want to go there hian na wa for Naija women oh. Standing your ground does not mean disrespect.

  • The health and well being of your baby will be at stake if you go to your MIL so come out straight and tell your husband clearly what the issue is. A dirty environment is bad for a newborn and a new mother especially a dirty bathroom. Help yourself and talk to your husband before it’s too late

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