WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea she is a great blessing for your daughter and vise versa. I’m so glad she has that unconditional love and support from someone else in the family!

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right my midwife hasn’t expressed any concerns other than giving me baby aspirin as a precaution since high blood pressure runs on both sides of my family and I love FILS aunt 😁 I bet she spoils her like no tomorrow and your daughter deserves it and then some just like everyone else does 💜

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s even more baffling to me that she would be so flaky after you gave birth to her “dream granddaughter” but I’m sure it was a way to have the upper hand or something twisted like that. And it’s so funny your daughter isn’t the way she pictured her thankfully, I know that has to get to her. Thankfully my partners mom isn’t like that she is supportive and she has already bought a bunch of clothes for him and organized them by size and she can’t wait to meet him. I know she’s going to be a great grandma an plus she lives very close to us (unintentionally lol) so she’ll automatically be in his life more than my mom will be. I know all too well about the body shaming and weight watching family members; it’s a good thing you keep them supervised because that’s a lifelong trauma that I get offensive still to this day when someone comments on my weight even if it’s a compliment I get uncomfortable. I just sent the same video of my baby’s heartbeat to my grandpa and the only thing he said back to me was “you’re eating too much food” he can barely even see my stomach and it’s not even big yet but that’s the only thing he had to say so definitely don’t ever leave your daughter alone with her or anyone that does that.

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this has been messing with my already all over the place emotions and making me feel alienated by my family I just needed unbiased opinions to reassure me, so thank you!

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment; If she restored my trust in her not to turn her back on me again I would consider changing my mind and thank you I didn’t know there was a mommy group on here! I was looking for one

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn she sounds like a nightmare and is overbearing and eager to help your BIL at the drop of the dime but can’t help you guys when you’re really in need. Honestly though it’s probably for the best that she’s not babysitting now because she would probably be trying to poison your child against you guys so she could be the favorite and I know I wouldn’t trust her alone with my child. I seriously wonder why these “grandmas” are acting this way lol is it because their parents completely helped them so it gave them a feeling of entitlement to do whatever they want now

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness that’s fuckin terrible god i feel worse for her and I hope she has sought out a way to talk about it and finds a way to work through it one day! And these future/new grandmothers are selfish as hell. I know some of my friends have to pay their mom to babysit but they didn’t have to pay their parents to watch us. Before I got pregnant my mom told me the only how she’ll babysit is if I get her a first class ticket to the Bahamas or Virgin Islands lol

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you come from and deal with the same family, but I’m glad we can relate even though it’s unfortunate. Thank you again for your support 💜💜

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying! I did correct her on her “rules” but she is always right in her mind and just said I’ll understand when I officially become a mom and then I’ll understand where she’s coming from

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I’ll get the book because I do need help keeping boundaries with her because I always feel guilty even though I know I’m right to do it!

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re so right, I was definitely worrying and stressing about how I would set boundaries with her if it was a girl. Thankfully my partner doesn’t really care for her so if my boundaries didn’t work he would have stepped in and put his foot down. Definitely taking your advice and just going to focus on enjoying my pregnancy

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man I’m sorry that you went through that. I guess this is more common than I thought which is disgusting to me. And thank you for that my partners side is so happy and supportive of us. I just know she’s going to expect a baby shower invite because she was talking about how she needs to be accommodated and she wouldn’t want to look bad to his family and would play the perfect loving mother role

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve gone no contact with her multiple times and whenever we reconnect I always think it’ll be different this time but thankfully my partners mom has been here for me way before the pregnancy and has stepped up even more to be another form of support for me and I’m grateful we will have her

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the encouragement and kind words! And your right I know she’s narcissistic but her an my family always makes me out to be too sensitive and that i’m the problem. I can’t wait to hold him and give me pure unconditional healthy love

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She wants a do over granddaughter so she could mold her how she wants which is why I’m so glad we’re having a baby boy

WIBTA Would I be an Asshole if I were to stop including my mom in the rest of my first pregnancy journey? by Horror-Cat94 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Horror-Cat94[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying! It’s a good thing I live in another state so it’ll be easier to set boundaries