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Distress SignalNewborn · 0 to 3mo07 Aug

How do you tell people not to visit without starting a family war? Genuine question. My mother has already booked a train.

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As Winging-it Linnet 105 · 0/400
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You say it, not her. That is the actual answer. She will find it much harder and will be blamed for it. Line that worked for us: we would love to see you at the weekend, and can you bring food.

Threadbare Otter 61 · 07 Aug

Blame the midwife. Slightly dishonest, entirely effective.

Depleted Mole 12 · 07 Aug