Invite them over sometime for supper they would probably really like that. They appreciate it 10 times more homecooked than bought! Trust me!

maybe ask them if they would like to spend some quality time with their grandchild while you make a few errands for a couple of hours. while youre out buy them a little gift showing your appreciation and ask them if they would like to do it again sometime. maybe also invite them over for dinner or out to lunch with your baby one day. you may want to try calling a couple of times first to just talk about stuff and talk about your child i think that would be the best way to get them involved.

It must be rough being in your situation. Be open with your family and let them know you'd like thier support and for them to bond with your son. It's also a good idea to meet up with other moms, there are lots of mommy groups that share babysitting here and there, it's free and it tends to help sometimes... Best of luck.

I have been in a similar situation, and at my wit's end, and after trying each and every way to get my family to be interested in my life, I decided to play them at their own game, so to speak. I stopped being the one to always call them or drop by, I didn't actively initiate contact with them in any way, and I focused on my own life and the lives of the people I was sharing it with. People become very accustomed and used to always having people come to them, and they stop putting in any effort to reciprocate. After awhile, they'll think to themselves "Hey, I haven't heard from _____ in a long time, I wonder what's going on with them?" and they may contact you, or show an interest in your life. At which time, you can say "I have done this, this and this, I am happy, I am independant, and the only person I need is me". If you feel that you want to see them, see them, but on your terms and when/if it suits you. If they never end up contacting you, then you will know that they are not worth being in your life and that you are probably well shot of them. Just because people fall into the category of "family" does not neccessary mean we have anything in common with them, that they are good people, or that they are positive influences in our lives. Good luck!

I did it on my own and far from family. I relied on my friends. You could try talking to them about how important it is they support you and your baby but if they are not interested then you will just have to make do. Maybe consider a move to a more child-friendly neighborhood and make loads of friends with kids the same age. That's how I survived it. My family cannot be bothered to visit much anymore as we are so far from them so we have our own traditions and makeshift family. It worked for us.

Honestly, I have dealt with this for years. They were very into my oldest and spent a lot of time with her. I have had two more kids since then. I asked my mom why she isn't very interested in my son and she says it is not her problem if I just want to keep popping out kids and she shouldn't be expected to just love them all. This hurt, gotta tell you. I just have some great friends that love ALL of my kids and we are a pretty close family at home. Try to find other moms that you can connect with. Your family may just have a hard time bonding with your child or perhaps they want you to figure things out on your own. Maybe they are just selfish. I can't tell you. But I can say that it can be hard when you don't get any time away from your kids. take this from me. My hubby is a trucker and I am flying solo 6 days a week. Best of luck to you.