Imagine being in excruciating pain for a decade, finally finding a solution, but then being asked to delay your relief for babysitting duties. This is the predicament a 23-year-old woman found herself in when her sister-in-law asked her to postpone her major surgery to help care for her toddler. The surgery, scheduled for her school break, clashes with her sister-in-law's due date. Let's delve into this heart-wrenching story. 😥
Woman Pressured to Postpone Life-Changing Surgery for Babysitting Duties: Hero or Villain? 🤷♀️
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In a heart-wrenching situation, a young woman is forced to choose between her health and family obligations. Having endured a decade of pain, she finally has a solution in sight - a major surgery. But the timing collides with her sister-in-law's delivery date, leading to an unexpected request to delay the surgery for babysitting duties. Despite the sister-in-law's knowledge of the woman's pain and the impact on her education and work, she insists on her help. Amidst the tension, the woman is left questioning her decision. Let's see how the internet weighs in on this dilemma...💭
"NTA. Your needs first. SIL can kick rocks. 🤷♀️"
stacity | stacity
NTA. Surgery > babysitting. SIL is entitled. 🤷♀️
Superman530 | Superman530
"NTA. Surgery is important. She has other babysitters. 🚫👶"
Rstar2247 | Rstar2247
SIL's interference: NTA, get your surgery and move on! 👍
napoleon_1066 | napoleon_1066
NTA - Don't let others guilt you into living in pain! 🙌
VixenNoire | VixenNoire
Put your health first! You're NTA for prioritizing your well-being. 👍
000-Hotaru_Tomoe | 000-Hotaru_Tomoe
NTA: Prioritize your health and don't feel guilty about it 👍
MbMinx | MbMinx
Putting your health first is never the wrong decision. 👍
Dung_Diviner | Dung_Diviner
NTA. Your health comes first. 👍
panic_bread | panic_bread
Adapting to life's unexpected curveballs: NTA's flexibility triumphs! 💪
Parkgate1950 | Parkgate1950
Sibling more than capable of babysitting, surgery shouldn't be postponed. 👍
Slow-Bumblebee-8609 | Slow-Bumblebee-8609
Stand up for your health! NTA, SIL needs to chill 💪
Glittering_Code_4311 | Glittering_Code_4311
Health comes first! NTA for prioritizing your well-being 🙌
ElectronicRub1716 | ElectronicRub1716
"Nope. You don't postpone life-changing surgery for babysitting duties. NTA! 🤷♀️"
capmanor1755 | capmanor1755
Putting your health first 🙌
yesnomaybe123 | yesnomaybe123
NTA. Put yourself first. Surgery > entitled and ungrateful babysitter. 🤷♀️
Rooster_Local | Rooster_Local
Putting health first 👍
coastalkid92 | coastalkid92
NTA. Temporary babysitting won't ruin discipline. Minimize pain. Go for it. 👍
EquivalentTwo1 | EquivalentTwo1
NTA- Holding her accountable for her own responsibilities 🤷♀️
Baileythenerd | Baileythenerd
Prioritizing self-care: NTA finds perfect window to relieve pain 🙌
beeka-996 | beeka-996
Woman pressured to postpone surgery for babysitting: NTA, stand up!
EugeneVictorTooms | EugeneVictorTooms
NTA. Diaper duty drama leads to a justified exit. 🙌
Raccoonsr29 | Raccoonsr29
NTA. Major surgery postponed for babysitting? That's just cold. 👎
OLAZ3000 | OLAZ3000
NTA: Prioritize your well-being and find alternative support. 👍
betsycrocker | betsycrocker
Don't postpone *medical treatment* for others, NTA! 👏
mintpink11 | mintpink11
NTA. Prioritize your health. SIL is selfish. Schedule surgery. 🏥
Aylauria | Aylauria
Consider a second opinion for a less invasive surgery option! 🤔
Prestigious_Sweet_50 | Prestigious_Sweet_50
NTA. Unreasonable woman faces judgment. 🤷♀️
Katana1369 | Katana1369
Go for it! Your surgery, your life, your decision! 💪
Crawdad29 | Crawdad29
SIL's unrealistic expectations on childcare: living in the stone age? 😱
granite34 | granite34
Daddy stepping up? NTA for prioritizing life-changing surgery! 💪
No-Names-Left-Here | No-Names-Left-Here
NTA: Stand up for yourself and demand respect! 💪
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA. Your health comes first! 👌
lascivious_chicken | lascivious_chicken
NTA: Standing up for yourself and your own needs 👏
Rgirl4 | Rgirl4
"NTA. Self-care comes first! 👍"
KayKoe012 | KayKoe012
NTA. Prioritize self-care and ignore unnecessary babysitting pressure. 👍
Comprehensive-Hand60 | Comprehensive-Hand60
Putting your health first 👍
Poison-Dart-Frog89 | Poison-Dart-Frog89
NTA. Finding an alternate is inconvenient, but not worth being TA 🙅
daily_moodz | daily_moodz
NTA. Prioritize your health. SIL is entitled. Family/paid help available. 💪
thebabes2 | thebabes2
NTA prioritizes health over babysitting duties. Surgery success wished! 👍
Sea-Ad3724 | Sea-Ad3724
NTA: Mom should care for her own children, not burden others 🤷♀️
giraffecat1228 | giraffecat1228
Putting yourself first is not being a villain. 👏
eric987235 | eric987235
Surgery vs. Babysitting: Who's the real superhero here? 🤷♀️
redwarriorexz | redwarriorexz
Put your health first! Don't let others guilt trip you. 💪
ObsessedWithMounties | ObsessedWithMounties
Recovering from surgery is tough. Focus on your health 🙏
highpriestess420 | highpriestess420
Supportive comment: prioritize your recovery, not babysitting duties. 👍
Sharkluver28 | Sharkluver28
NTA, SIL being selfish 👏
KrazyKatLady27 | KrazyKatLady27
NTA. Your surgery comes first. Not your responsibility to babysit. 👍
BubblyShae | BubblyShae
NTA: Life-changing surgery is a game-changer! Recovery requires rest. 🙌
SlightlyCrazyCatMom | SlightlyCrazyCatMom
Don't postpone your surgery for an entitled and ungrateful person. NTA 🙌
carolina_candy | carolina_candy
NTA. Take care of yourself. She's ungrateful and replaceable. 👍
Snackinpenguin | Snackinpenguin
NTA. Your health comes first 👍
frangipanihawaii | frangipanihawaii
Stand up for your health and let SIL find someone else 💪
ImportantAlbatross | ImportantAlbatross
SIL expects free labor, mocks OP, NTA. Surgery > babysitting duties. 👍
wicked_witch | wicked_witch
NTA. Surgery is important. SIL can find another babysitter. 👍
Ok-Concentrate2294 | Ok-Concentrate2294
NTA: Prioritize your health and independence. SIL has plenty of help. 👍
Significant-Tooth117 | Significant-Tooth117
Put yourself first and tell her to piss off 🙄
giantbrownguy | giantbrownguy
NTA: Your family can handle it without you. 🙌
teresajs | teresajs
NTA. Empathy for medical struggle. Sister mocks caregiving. SIL's karma.
PenguinColada | PenguinColada
Woman with debilitating condition prioritizes her own well-being over babysitting
VegaofLyra | VegaofLyra
Family pressured to provide aftercare for surgery and newborn. 😱
Peskypoints | Peskypoints
Empathy and support for someone with endometriosis. NTA 👏
Kyttiara | Kyttiara
NTA. Surgery recovery is brutal, take all the time you need! 🙏
omgitskristinlol | omgitskristinlol
Endometriosis: Serious condition that shouldn't be taken lightly. 🤷♀️
Ladymistery | Ladymistery
Putting your health first 👌🏻
StormingBlitz91 | StormingBlitz91
NTA stands up for herself and refuses to babysit anymore. 👏
satr3d | satr3d
Commenter suggests involving baby daddy or in-laws for babysitting. Replies suggest trust issues.
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SIL's selfishness forces surgery delay. NTA. 👏
DenseYear2713 | DenseYear2713
NTA. Surgery vs. sister's baby: Who's the real priority? 🤷♀️
PKU_mom | PKU_mom
Put your health first! You're NTA for prioritizing yourself. 👍
Expert-Angle-8214 | Expert-Angle-8214
Father's absence raises questions about responsibility and support 💤
ShiftNo558 | ShiftNo558
Parent demands impossible qualifications for babysitter. NTA for refusing.
frlejo | frlejo
Putting your health first 👍🏼
ICastDeathMuffins | ICastDeathMuffins
Not the a**hole. Stand up for yourself and your needs! 👏
[deleted] | [deleted]
Woman criticized for seeking help with toddler. Where's the father?
lmholot1981 | lmholot1981
Self-care first! NTA for prioritizing your well-being over babysitting.
Mad_Garden_Gnome | Mad_Garden_Gnome
NTA, prioritize your health and education over babysitting duties. 👏
johnsonbrianna1 | johnsonbrianna1
"NTA. Take care of yourself. Surgery recovery is no joke."
Frequent_Ad_3797 | Frequent_Ad_3797
Put your health first! Your SIL will have to adjust. 🙌
Kqhbabies | Kqhbabies
Put your health first! Don't let others take advantage of you. 👍
tborn71 | tborn71
NTA: Prioritize yourself and don't let entitled SIL guilt-trip you. 🤷♀️
Disastrous-Nail8885 | Disastrous-Nail8885
Self-care first! Don't let others guilt you. 🙌
FlippantToucan76 | FlippantToucan76
NTA. Surgery is important. Be grateful for the help. 🙏
tubbyx7 | tubbyx7
Putting your health first doesn't make you the villain 👏
Kettlewise | Kettlewise
