Imagine being a new parent, excited to bring your newborn home, only to find your estranged mother-in-law waiting for you, unannounced, and claiming your baby as her own! 😳 That's the situation one couple may soon face, as a co-worker (let's call her M) is planning to take maternity leave to surprise her son and daughter-in-law (DIL) after their baby is born. But when another co-worker found out the truth, they called M out for misleading them and overstepping boundaries. Now, the internet is weighing in on whether M is in the wrong or if it's just a case of grandma being too excited. 🤷🍼
Grandma-to-be Demands Maternity Leave to Surprise New Parents: Overstepping or Just Excited? 😲🍼
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The Unexpected Request 📩
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A Surprising Twist 🤯
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Family Drama Unfolds 🎭
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Confrontation Ensues 😡
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M Defends Her Actions 🗣️
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Boundaries Discussed 🚧
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Grandma vs. Mom 🥊
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The Fallout 💥
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Company Dynamics 🏢
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Leave Policies 📝
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Warning the New Parents? 🚨
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No Contact Info 🤷
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The Verdict: Overstepping or Just Excited? 🧐
So, is M really in the wrong for wanting to be there for her grandchild, or is it just a case of grandma being too excited? While it's clear that M may have misled her co-worker about the nature of her leave, the real question is whether she's crossing the line by showing up unannounced and claiming the baby as her own. As the internet debates the situation, one thing is for sure: this family drama is far from over. 😬🍿
NTA commenter and replies warn of nightmare grandma-to-be's surprise visit 😱
Marvel-Fan2 | Marvel-Fan2
Concerns raised over potential kidnapping by overstepping grandma-to-be. 😱
dusktildawn9 | dusktildawn9
Grandma-to-be's behavior raises red flags, potential danger to family 😱
hungryadvicegiver | hungryadvicegiver
NTA. Setting boundaries with overbearing MIL is son's responsibility. 👍
tortiesrock | tortiesrock
NTA calls out colleague's deception and suggests HR intervention 🙌
Weskit | Weskit
Commenter advises going to HR instead of discussing with grandma.
nkdeck07 | nkdeck07
Supportive comment receives no replies, but deserves appreciation 👏
GuiltyPick | GuiltyPick
Commenter defends grandma-to-be, sarcastically applauds her overstepping.
Brave-Cheesecake9431 | Brave-Cheesecake9431
Co-worker lies about family emergency, gets caught, and causes inconvenience. NTA.
HolyCrappolla123 | HolyCrappolla123
Grandma-to-be's deception for maternity leave causes outrage. 😠
jverity | jverity
Grandma-to-be overstepping boundaries? Commenters say NTA 😐
MyCyanide92 | MyCyanide92
Caught in a lie, grandma-to-be gets what she deserves. 😒
Tannim44 | Tannim44
Confusion and disbelief as grandma-to-be demands maternity leave. 🤔
rapt2right | rapt2right
NTA comment shuts down overstepping grandma-to-be with humor 🤣
Comprehensive-Fun47 | Comprehensive-Fun47
Support for NTA and advice to warn son and DIL 👍
NotHisRealName | NotHisRealName
Debate over reporting a boundary-crossing grandma-to-be 🤔
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Commenter uncomfortable with MIL's extended stay after medical procedure 😓
LisaW481 | LisaW481
Cover your bases and have a convo with HR 👍
Polyfuckery | Polyfuckery
User praises commenter for standing up to overstepping grandma-to-be 👏
gemskiy | gemskiy
NTA calls out unethical plan to harass new parents 🙅
sqitten | sqitten
Co-worker's overbearing behavior ruins son and dil's birth experience 😠
AidanAva | AidanAva
Commenters agree: Not the a**hole in this situation! 👍
ConCaffeinate | ConCaffeinate
Commenter sarcastically suggests grandma needs a restraining order. 😂
Bakecrazy | Bakecrazy
Commenter defends OP's decision and speculates on co-worker's behavior. 👍
LeReineNoir | LeReineNoir
NTA saves new parents from grabby granny, suggests HR involvement. 💪
DecentDiscussion7 | DecentDiscussion7
Grandma-to-be gets roasted on Reddit's r/justnoMIL. 😂
Swegh_ | Swegh_
Commenter questions the legitimacy of grandma-to-be's leave request. 🤔
AmIDoingThisRigh | AmIDoingThisRigh
Excused but concerning response. 🤨
unknown_928121 | unknown_928121
Commenter sympathizes with new parents, wishes to warn them. 😢
ConflictOk8020 | ConflictOk8020
Commenter hilariously shuts down post-sharing paranoia 😂
lookingatreddittt | lookingatreddittt
Commenter suggests consequences for overstepping grandma-to-be. 🚨
Taleya | Taleya
Sharing is caring, but permission is not necessary. 😊
ShallowJam | ShallowJam
Thankful for grandma-to-be's excitement, not mother-in-law's meddling. 🙏
chrissie7324 | chrissie7324
Grandma-to-be's excitement may lead to baby kidnapping 🤪
BackIn2019 | BackIn2019
NTA commenter warns of grandma-to-be's alarming behavior 👀
RyotsGurl | RyotsGurl
🚨Protective Alert: Someone needs to warn the son ASAP!🚨
TimBradleyTheSmall | TimBradleyTheSmall
Manager's opinion on non-medical leave for grandma-to-be?
20eyesinmyhead78 | 20eyesinmyhead78
Grandma-to-be oversteps boundaries, misled OP, and needs a reality check 😒
smartiesmouth | smartiesmouth
Commenter believes person is not the a**hole. 👍
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
Grandma-to-be oversteps boundaries, commenters side with new parents. 😱
JennaFarce | JennaFarce
Support for son and DIL dealing with overbearing grandma 👏
Fearless_Act_3698 | Fearless_Act_3698
NTA defends against entitled grandma-to-be's maternity leave demands. 🙌
dca_user | dca_user
NTA warns of coworker's alarming behavior towards new parents 😱
Celtic_Dragonfly17 | Celtic_Dragonfly17
Supportive comment suggests warning son of grandma's surprise maternity leave.
SleepyPrinter | SleepyPrinter
NTA suggests warning son and wife about overstepping grandma-to-be 😐
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New grandma lies for maternity leave, gets called out. NTA.
TheTastySpoonicorn | TheTastySpoonicorn
Commenter shocked by entitled grandma-to-be's demands. 🤯
terribleterrabyte | terribleterrabyte
NTA saves couple from surprise "guest" 😱
randomnurse | randomnurse
Protecting new parents from overstepping grandma. 🚫👵
naranghim | naranghim
Not the a**hole! Let's hear more about why.
Rosebird17 | Rosebird17
Coworker called deranged for demanding maternity leave surprise. 🤔
Dietzgen17 | Dietzgen17
NTA stands up to overstepping grandma with helpful advice. 👏
Chocolatecakeislife | Chocolatecakeislife
Commenter sympathizes with son and daughter-in-law dealing with overbearing grandmother.
SayerSong | SayerSong
Grandma-to-be overstepped boundaries, commenter supports saying no. 😠
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Commenter suggests mental healthcare for overbearing grandma-to-be. NTA.
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Commenter calls out possessive grandma-to-be as 'insane' 🍼
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HR generalist advises reporting coworker's false information to HR 👍
Snarkyeyebrowgirl | Snarkyeyebrowgirl
Commenter thinks grandma-to-be is unhinged. 🤔
Infamous-Dare6792 | Infamous-Dare6792
Grandma-to-be oversteps boundaries, new parents deserve privacy 🙅
Penguinator53 | Penguinator53
Commenter suggests warning new parents about overbearing grandma-to-be.
ohdearitsrichardiii | ohdearitsrichardiii
Grandma's excitement causes drama on Just No MIL subreddit. 😱
louiseifyouplease | louiseifyouplease
Watch out for the JNMIL in the making! NTA 😎
desert_red_head | desert_red_head
Grandma-to-be's entitlement causes family rift 😡
Ok-Mode-2038 | Ok-Mode-2038
Commenter sympathizes with couple's decision to go no contact.
lexkixass | lexkixass
Grandma-to-be's entitlement sparks hilarious NTA comment thread 🤣
RubyRedSunset | RubyRedSunset
