Mom Snaps: Tells Sister-in-Law to Stop Treating Her Baby as Her Own

Imagine having a newborn baby and being excited to bond with your little one, only to have someone else constantly trying to take over. That’s exactly what happened to this new mom, who found herself in a difficult situation with her sister-in-law. Her sister-in-law had tragically lost her baby boy four months prior, and it seems she’s been trying to fill the void with her nephew. But when she starts treating the baby as her own, the new mom finally snaps!

The Tragic Loss

The Generous Donation

The Unwanted Formula

The Overstepping Begins

The Unwanted Help ‍♀️

The Emotional Attachment

The Boundary Crossing

The Nickname Issue

The Final Straw

The Family Fallout

The Aftermath

New Mom’s Desperate Plea: Let Me Bond with My Baby!

This new mom just wanted to bond with her baby, but her sister-in-law’s constant presence and overstepping made it nearly impossible. After her sister-in-law insisted on taking the baby for a sleepover, the new mom finally snapped, telling her to stop treating her baby as her own. Unfortunately, this led to a major family fallout, with her brother and mother siding against her. Now, she’s left feeling guilty, but all she ever wanted was to bond with her baby without interference. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation…

NTA but SIL needs help and clear boundaries.

NTA. Commenters express concern for SIL’s mental health and potential danger.

Set boundaries with SIL and prioritize your baby’s well-being

Protect your baby and prioritize your needs first.

NTA- Get out of that house. They need therapy badly

Urgent advice to leave and take baby for safety concerns

Setting boundaries with a grieving SIL who needs therapy

Feeling ganged up on? Consider leaving

Heartbreaking NTA comment about losing a child, with supportive replies

Set boundaries with in-laws, prioritize bonding time with your baby

NTA, return their stuff and seek counseling for healthy boundaries

Setting boundaries with family members can be tough

NTA. SIL needs therapy, cut her off and bond with baby

A delicate situation, but the mother has every right to bond.

Set boundaries with grieving SIL who’s treating your baby as hers

Commenter suggests therapy for sister-in-law’s boundary-crossing behavior.

Breastfeeding mom sets boundaries with possessive sister-in-law

Setting boundaries with family as a new mom

Hilarious comment about inappropriate family behavior

Understanding the family dynamics and grief of all parties

NAH commenter suggests a calm conversation with SIL for boundaries

Setting boundaries with a grieving family member. NTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s lack of sympathy towards SIL’s loss

Setting boundaries with family over baby’s identity

ESH, but OP’s response was too harsh

NTA. Setting boundaries with family is important for your wellbeing

Stand your ground and prioritize your baby’s needs.

New mom gets support after sister-in-law oversteps boundaries

Encouraging comment, but highlights need for grief counseling

NTA – Brother and SIL need grief counselling, not a replacement baby

Commenter calls out OP for not addressing issue calmly

Set boundaries with empathy and tough love for grieving in-laws

Using a baby as a replacement for a loss is unhealthy

Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy

Return the stuff and suggest professional help. NTA

Compassionate response to NTA comment about possible postpartum depression.

Protecting your baby from an obsessed SIL

Protecting the baby’s health and boundaries with SIL.

Commenter suggests moving out to avoid sister-in-law’s creepy behavior

Heartbreaking NTA comment warns of danger, advises no contact

Protect your baby at all costs. Don’t risk their safety.

Agreeing with the comment and suggesting therapy

Advice for dealing with overstepping sister-in-law after baby loss

Commenter suggests therapy for mom’s possessiveness.

Boundaries not set, both struggling with post-partum. Relationship advice needed

Learn to say no gently and apologize for your behavior

NTA. SIL trying to substitute her dead baby with yours

Grieving SIL transfers affection to OP’s baby, NTA for setting boundaries

Mom’s behavior backfires, SIL and brother go crazy with baby

Setting boundaries with family over baby ownership

New mom sets boundaries with sister-in-law over baby

Mom advises how to handle SIL’s grief and baby obsession

MTV show vibes! Commenter thinks sister-in-law is overstepping boundaries. NTA.

Set boundaries with your baby. It’s not someone else’s bandaid.

Protective mama bear stands up for her cub

SIL replacing her baby with OP’s, both need to communicate better