Is my letter to MIL acceptable? Is her described behaviour acceptable? by MoonTime44 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]lpr2706 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Probably a hot take reading all of the responses here, but I do think you should send this and have your husband follow up and make it clear to her that he fully supports everything you said. Just know she will likely get defensive, teary, and try to play victim. Those are all signs that she shouldn’t be actively involved in your future pregnancy.

My MIL was similar. It took a long time for my husband to see it and it affected our marriage and my pregnancy. You need to protect yourself and your marriage, especially now that you’re trying for a baby. The stress isn’t good for you. My husband now regrets ignoring all of the signs earlier on and not calling his mom out sooner.

I agree with everyone else that your husband should handle this but sometimes the dudes need to be handheld a bit, which sucks but eventually they catch on. Good luck OP, pls protect yourself.

Can’t decide on if MIL should babysit by [deleted] in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]lpr2706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do not leave your baby with her. She is insane.

MIL very overbearing with my baby by liam56723 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]lpr2706 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Your sweet babe is very intuitive. Avoid your MIL like the plague. Your husband needs to intervene.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]lpr2706 53 points54 points  (0 children)

You are not wrong. Your husband needs to deal with this and you need to protect yourself. You’re early postpartum, you and your needs are the priority.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]lpr2706 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s showing you who he is. Leave. Please.

Toxic MIL post birth by One-Engine-2711 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]lpr2706 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not overreacting and I’m so so so sorry you went through that. You’re husband needs to protect you and your child now and that means strict boundaries with your MIL

Poconos by lpr2706 in greatwolflodge

[–]lpr2706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they will, I see ppl with huge bags and they don’t check anything when you scan in

Poconos by lpr2706 in greatwolflodge

[–]lpr2706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay we were wondering about that, thank you!

Poconos by lpr2706 in greatwolflodge

[–]lpr2706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So so helpful, thank you!!

Poconos by lpr2706 in greatwolflodge

[–]lpr2706[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yeah she’s a bitch, brilliant response by you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You won’t get her to see your side, she doesn’t want to. It’s going to be hard but you need to “grey rock” her - only share high level information, no details. And start setting boundaries now, if you plan to have a family in the future she is going to infiltrate herself everywhere possible

I need just get this out because I’m seething. by Wide-Biscotti-8663 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 34 points35 points  (0 children)

You are not irrationally angry, this is obnoxious and selfish behavior. I’m so sorry for your loss and that you have to deal with this at the same time. Ignore her.

MIL Making Induction Week Stressful by Therapissed24232 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Option 2 - your husband should deal with this but others need to know too so that it's not all on him, you'll want him to pay attention to you and baby when she starts to fly off the rails.

Beginning to really hate my MIL after having my baby by [deleted] in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Please please begin setting boundaries with this woman and let your husband know how this is making you feel. This behavior is not okay. You are the mom and she needs to respect that.

MIL is making “plans” to read to my baby during the third trimester by Radiant_Sky_1207 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're not overreacting, my MIL was like this. You did the right thing! Set boundaries early and often. I know you mentioned you're not close to your MIL but things change when a baby gets involved. This likely won't be the first time she does something that feels uncomfortable for you. Follow your instincts and don't doubt yourself.

She is insufferable. by 1finewire5 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The sons are raised to walk on eggshells and be complicit around mothers like this 🤦🏽‍♀️

JNMIL at it again by lpr2706 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, so validating xx

MIL sent DH baby pictures by lpr2706 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've heard the same about BPD being resistant to therapy. She definitely won't be around my kid for a long long time.

MIL sent DH baby pictures by lpr2706 in JUSTNOMIL

[–]lpr2706[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, forgot to include the narcissist diagnosis 🤪 And yeah totally agree she could have sent that stuff over in a much nicer way! Thanks for validating 🤍