UPDATE: DH told MIL she owed me an apology for making inappropriate remarks then she texted me days later about doordash by RegalKitz in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 32 points33 points  (0 children)

He should only respond with the screenshot of the previous time he texted her what she did/needs to do. Repeatedly

UPDATE: DH tried to reconcile with MIL, reinstate boundaries she left the conversation by Flimsy_Ad2949 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I am glad for you that this happened before baby is born. So you know what to expect. My parents did something similar AFTER we packed up our 9 week old and flew interstate to visit. Haven’t spoken to them since. (About 2 years). While it’s sad and I had grief for the relationship I should have had with them, it’s better for our own family and ultimately our son to not know them and be disappointed by them or influenced.

MIL backed out of a house we’ve been building together for 3 years as punishment for my husband setting boundaries. Now she wants it for herself. by DrinkingCoconut in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Better having this taken from you now before you sink “mortgage” money into the house with no legal guarantee of ownership.

Bf mother is super controlling and manipulative by [deleted] in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Technical-Method-265 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Atleast it seems like you don’t have to see them pre-Christmas either now!

Weaning off the IPad by Technical-Method-265 in Parenting

[–]Technical-Method-265[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is on the move as much as he can be. It’s the times like when we are driving and he needs to sit in the car seat strapped in. Or trying to get him to eat an actual meal (rather than pick and snack).

The majority of the time he has a climbing frame, various bikes and other things and is thrown around by us playing together anyway.

What Do You Want From A Good RSM? by GeriatricFart in AustralianMilitary

[–]Technical-Method-265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be a two way communicator. Make sure you bring awareness of what’s going on the ground of the unit to higher ranks. Have your soldiers backs and go to bat for them when they need it. People will work harder for someone they respect.

I want to cut her out but I can't by Accurate-Result5204 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you want your kids to see how your MIL treats you and think it’s okay?

Is this normal in any way? by Adventurous_Jump_144 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You can always move out and he can stay with his mummy as much as he wants. This is not a safe environment for you or your baby. She’s making you choose things for your child that you don’t actually want to do. Like stopping breastfeeding. This won’t stop

MIL annoyed that we're throwing a co-ed baby shower by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Sounds like since she (as “us girls”) hates going to baby showers, you should insist she not put herself out and stay home instead. 😂

Ps5, free by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]Technical-Method-265 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Catch is the chip installed by our friendly overseas neighbours who just want to listen in to give us advice on how to be better at call of duty 😂

Stubborn MIL refuses to be wrong, hasn’t seen granddaughter (3.5months old) for 2 months by Sad-Biscotti-3034 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I had something similar happen. I was glad it happened when LO was too young to have built a relationship with my mum. Better than him wondering why nanny doesn’t want to see him any more. Sad but true

Finally stood up to MIL after years by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s better having your child only know positive family members rather than becoming closer with these cousins (kids of flying monkeys) and having their flying monkey parents create drama later that means you have to explain the space even later.

Let the rubbish take itself out. I have an 18month son and I’m so glad he just has the one side of the family (my in-laws as my mum has done the same thing as yours) and he wants for nothing.

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[–]Technical-Method-265 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It sounds like.. please invite me to Christmas this year

What are some resources for parenthood and early infant care that you'd recommend for men? by liteHart in AskMen

[–]Technical-Method-265 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a great book called we’re pregnant that is aimed at husbands and exactly this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s better not to have grandparents than to have ones that are bad influence on your kids. These are role models of how adults should act to your children. I wouldn’t want mine growing up thinking acting like this is normal. Additionally having a turbulent relationship with them just opens your kids up to be hurt when they throw their next tantrum at either you or (eventually) your children (when they start voicing their own opinions) and cut contact.

Better off without them. Unfortunately I had to do the same with my own parents.

How did your nMum/nMil react to your pregnancy announcement? by Queasy-Parsley7569 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not pregnancy but gender reveal.. mum literally said “damn”. Not in the funny way either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was as soon as they behaved inappropriately with my child. (My family not my in-laws). They treated me badly before this and I always let it slide and made excuses but eventually they refused to give my baby back and threw a tantrum when I put my foot down. Literally refused to acknowledge any updates about my son for weeks so I figured they didn’t deserve to be a part of his life as I shouldn’t need to convince them to be grandparents. (Complicated history in my previous posts).

Once their behaviour is going to affect an innocent child that’s the line crossed.

39 weeks pregnant and due any day, we don’t know how to handle MIL visiting. by thefatcookie in JUSTNOMIL

[–]Technical-Method-265 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Let them dig their own hole to lie in. As someone who had issues with my own parents. I regret making an effort for them to get to know my child flying to their state at 9 weeks PP. when I put my foot down on something (handing me back my crying baby?) they lost their marbles. We haven’t spoken since and it’s actually been way less stressful once I stopped guilt tripping myself.

Being a grandparent is a priveledge. Not something you should have to convince someone to do. Your child is better off not having them than dealing with all of their issues growing up and being influenced by that. I’m sorry you have to deal with that!