To be honest, she sounds quite brutal, and as a result you have had your confidence and self esteem badly knocked. If you looked after your grandson two days a week and also for four days after the second baby was born then you have certainly done your share of childcare. She should be grateful! Especially as you have health issues. I do not think you have let her down as you seem to think. What has happened is that she has made you feel as though you have let her down.
During that period after the birth when she says she wanted your help, where was her husband? Surely the very reason he was off work was to help her.
I realise there are two sides to every story, but if she is ignoring your health issues and bad mouthing you to the rest of the family then that is appalling behaviour. Those are two things which should never happen. She needs to understand that you have feelings too and that your health really is an issue, but only time will teach her that. Can you get one family member on your side to speak up for you?
I'm not sure there is anything you can actively do, as she doesn't seem to have any empathy for you. Is she your only child? If so then maybe step back for a while until she realises she still needs your help. Keep the lines of communication open, but don't chase her. You will come across as needy and you want her to need you. Send texts to say you hope all is well etc. and birthday cards. When you send a card just write in it that you love her and to let you know if she needs anything. In fact a pretty card sent in the post saying just that might tug at her heart strings.
AIBU To Be So Annoyed at the Stupidity of This
Father's Day Sunday — nobody makes cards for this type of dad



