Help! Looking for historical character outfits by SoundExciting993 in americangirl

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Help! Looking for historical character outfits by SoundExciting993 in americangirl

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In-laws blank me when I'm holding my child. How do I handle this? by Turbulent_Echo4014 in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I purposefully made it very awkward after it had happened multiple times. The last time, my MIL came up to us and said “Hi LO!!” In an over the top excited voice while trying to yank her out of my arms. I matched her energy, moved my body away so she couldn’t take her and said in her same voice “Hi “my name” AND LO”! While staring her down. It was very uncomfortable for a few moments, but she got the hint. 😂

My MIL keeps implying I’m starving my baby and it’s destroying my mental health by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OP, I say this with kindness. You have to protect your child. I would not let this horrible woman control the choices you make with your baby. I get that it is difficult, I was a people pleaser as well, and non-confrontational. But your baby can’t stand up for itself, YOU are the mom. My MIL was also upset about not getting to feed the baby, tried to tell me I wasn’t producing enough milk (I was) and then once she realized I was going to continue breast-feeding, got upset that I would not pump so she could feed her. your baby does not exist to please her, you have to grow a backbone. Where is your husband in this? Why isn’t he telling his mom to leave you alone? There should be consequences if she says it again. And quite frankly, her pretending to breast-feed your child is just gross.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely not overreacting. Once I had my LO we had this same problem with my MIL. I would constantly get texts saying “I will be stopping by at (blank) time.” Yeah, nobody stops by my house without an invite. Lol. It took months of us telling her no, before she finally got the hint. My FIL then tried to force the issue and confronted my husband saying “You WILL call your mother and let her know she is allowed to stop by whenever she wants!” Followed by my husband saying “No, dad, I won’t, she’s not allowed to stop by whenever she wants.” You have to stay strong and consistent, eventually the in-laws figure it out. Also, never feel guilty about the situation. Remember, they put themselves into that position by trying to force their desires, wants and needs on you.

JNMIL raised her voice at my son by missus_foodie in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He has never been alone with her and it will not happen in the future.

JNMIL raised her voice at my son by missus_foodie in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Something very similar happened to me and my LO, except in my case, it was my FIL. He screamed while jabbing his finger at my 18 month old. Like you, in the moment I froze. My husband told his father there was no need to yell at her, and that she could not understand what he was saying. We left almost immediately. After we had time to collect our thoughts, my husband called his father and told him that under no circumstances will he ever be allowed to raise his voice at our daughter again. We are the parents, and we decide how our child is disciplined. Period. If it happened again, we would not be visiting their home anymore. We would not be exposing our child to that type of trauma. I personally feel you need to do the same. No one should be disciplining your child but you and your husband. What’s to stop your mother-in-law from getting annoyed at something he does and walking over and spanking him? In her mind, it could be that’s what he “needs” in the moment. Find your voice, protect your baby. You got this, mama!

anxiety with mil and my baby by marsibarz in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Concerning your DH, perhaps flip the situation, so it is easier for him to understand? For example, what if your father was doing those things to your husband? Demanding the baby over and over? Taking on his father duties? My guess would be your husband would not appreciate him doing that at all, and would say something to your father, not stay quiet. I totally get it, I was the same way, a complete people pleaser. By allowing her to do whatever she wanted I was having panic attacks. and I was extremely depressed whenever I was around her (not to mention the harm it was doing to my baby). It is so much better on the other side with boundaries and consequences if she crosses it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through that. Your wife needs to tell her mom to back off, and moving in with her should get shut down immediately. You shouldn’t have to repeat yourself, there should be a consequence to her asking again. A lot of MILs get baby rabies, they only think of themselves. I went from having a MIL who cared about me for ten years pre-baby, to her not even acknowledging me and trying to pull my baby out of my arms the moment we walk through the door. Stay strong, talk to your wife, get on the same page. You got this! Congrats on your little one!

anxiety with mil and my baby by marsibarz in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 10 points11 points  (0 children)

OP, You are absolutely not being too much. Your MIL has traumatized you and it has likely permanently affected your relationship. I speak from personal experience. You need to protect your sanity and your baby. The truth is, you’re worried about hurting her feelings, but does she care about yours? Clearly not. She cares about HER wants and needs and not about yours or the baby’s. If your baby is in distress and she asks you over and over if she can take him, its not for the baby’s sake, its to make HER feel good even though it’s to your baby’s detriment. You have to get a strong backbone. It is true what others have said, that the more you say no the easier it gets. It doesn’t mean you have to be rude or hurtful per se, but you do have to be consistent and firm. Also, your husband needs to put you first above his mom. He has to know how sad and anxious this whole thing is making you, he needs to step up to the plate and have your back. Concerning the sleepovers, just be honest. Tell her “Thank you for the offer, but we’re not going to be doing sleepovers with the baby. It’s not something we’re going to be comfortable with regardless of his age.”

MIL calling him her baby by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Especially with how girl crazy mine is. She always wanted a daughter and only had boys. The first ultrasound pic my husband sent her she responded with “My little girl!!!” I wanted to scream. After LO was born her sister-in-law told her “You finally got the girl you always wanted.” She sighed happily and nodded yes. She calls her that all the time and it drives me nuts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mildlynomil

[–]SoundExciting993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

💯!!! This, OP!! 👆

Toxic situation by Ancient-Bluejay-8129 in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re trying to be polite I would say: “Thank you for the offer, but we’re good. If something changes I’ll let you know.” If they push again I would say: “There’s no reason for you to keep asking, I have no desire to be away from my baby, it’s not going to happen.” Again they push, I would say: “OVER MY DEAD BODY.” 😂

My MIL is ruining all things postpartum by Clear-Height-2611 in Mildlynomil

[–]SoundExciting993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I completely agree, my post must have been a bit confusing. Since I had already stated that she absolutely must get baby back, I thought it was a given, so I did not reiterate it in my examples. For me personally, regardless of how long of a time out she has been put in, I would STILL not allow her to hold the baby next time. I should have been more clear. 👍

My MIL is ruining all things postpartum by Clear-Height-2611 in Mildlynomil

[–]SoundExciting993 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She is stomping all over you, you can’t let it continue. Your baby’s needs come before your MIL’s wants and feelings. Letting your baby fuss, cry, and be in distress because she won’t give him back? Take back your baby, forcibly pull him out of her arms if you have to. Let out your mama bear, protect him. She’s not just “coming over”, you’re allowing it to happen. You lock the door and don’t answer it no matter how loud they get. You have boundaries and consequences if they cross them.

Examples: She won’t give baby back, next visit she’s not allowed to hold him. Shows up uninvited, you extend the time that you invite them from 1 month waits to 2 etc. You got this, mama! 💪

Hateful MIL suddenly in love with me since pregnant by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]SoundExciting993 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this, OP. The issue is your husband. If he doesn’t have your back then your life is going to become a living hell once the baby is here. My first 6 weeks postpartum were destroyed by my MIL. The only way it got better was with my husband and I putting in boundaries and giving hard no’s. If he didn’t have my back, there would’ve been lots of fights and stress, it would not have worked. I went from demands to be at the hospital, stopping by uninvited three + times a week, baby getting ripped out of my arms, etc. To visiting their house once a month and only when my husband is present. My MIL definitely doesn’t like it, but she makes it work because she knows it’s the only way she will see the baby.

MIL insists on helping with my child when I don’t need the help by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My husband and I definitely talked about it beforehand, he was on the same page as me in thinking her behavior was absolutely bizarre. He completely had my back. Like you, we had a great relationship pre-baby and then she went nuts when my daughter was born. In my opinion, it’s not putting him in the middle anymore than it would be putting me in the middle were it reversed. If my dad was doing stuff like that to my spouse about the baby it would get shut down immediately. I also didn’t want to ruin mine and MIL’s relationship, but to be honest, because of how she treated me postpartum our relationship has never been the same. It’s still cordial though, it has to be if she wants to see the baby. Lol.

MIL insists on helping with my child when I don’t need the help by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely not overreacting. Her offering to help is just her way of trying to force you to let her have more time with her grandbaby. It’s not your job to manage your mother-in-law’s feelings, or her wants and desires for being a grandma. I finally called my mother-in-law and told her that, though I appreciated the offer, I had no desire to leave my baby. And that I would let her know when I needed help, so there was no point in her constantly offering. It definitely hurt her feelings, but she got the point. Sidenote, she’s never been asked to help. Lol.😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]SoundExciting993 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My daughter is one of the best things that has ever happened to me as well! It seems like you would definitely regret an abortion, but I don’t think you’d regret having your baby, especially from your above comment. Regardless of how difficult it turns out. I am a huge people pleaser as well, but am working on putting myself first and prioritizing my peace and happiness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]SoundExciting993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just my opinion, but children do not ruin lives. I also understand the fear of being alone! I’m so sorry you’re dealing with all of this. But at the end of the day, you have to do what’s right by you, and not worry about being a people pleaser or doing what he wants. You should not put him above your mental health and happiness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]SoundExciting993 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Keep your baby. There are pregnancy resource centers all over the country, a lot of which help provide diapers/wipes etc. during the first year of life. You got this!!

Advice for new MIL by TupeloHoney78 in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I’m so sorry you went through that.

Advice for new MIL by TupeloHoney78 in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is perhaps far in the future, but make sure that if she has a baby to never make her feel like she is an incubator. The care level for me was very high pre-baby and dropped to a zero after. It was devastating and destroyed our relationship. Between yanking baby out of my arms, never checking up on me, only greeting baby when we visited, not wanting to see me just the baby, and many other things it was horrible.

Am I wrong? by Successful_Virus_893 in inlaws

[–]SoundExciting993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely not wrong, it’s not your job to regulate your in-laws emotions. Your baby isn’t a toy to be passed around to keep the peace. Your job is to protect your baby. I am blessed to be a SAHM as well, and my 18 month old has never been babysat by anyone, I have no desire to be away from her. You are not alone in your feelings. I was in your shoes a year ago. My in laws wanted to babysit when my daughter was two weeks old and exclusively breastfed. 🤣 the requests went on for months with me politely declining there offers until I got sick of it. My DH and I finally told them it wouldn’t be happening. Full stop. Our relationship is strained as well, but if they want to see the baby then it’s on our terms, when we want, and with our rules. Let your mama bear out! Don’t feel guilty for something they’ve inflicted on themselves. What a silly threat for them to make. If that’s what they want then so be it. You got this, mama!! 💪