Picture this: you're a new mom with a 10-week-old baby who, miraculously, sleeps through the night. You've got a strict nighttime routine that works wonders, and life is pretty good. But then, your mother-in-law starts calling late at night, waking up your precious little one. You've tried talking to her and your husband about it, but the calls keep coming. What would you do? 🤔 Well, one mom decided to put her foot down, and now she's wondering if she's the a**hole for it. Let's dive into this drama-filled story! 🍿
RUDE MIL Demands Husband Wake Baby Late at Night - Wife Says 'SETTLE HIM YOURSELF!' 😠
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Late Night MIL Calls: Who's the A**hole? 🌙📱
Our protagonist is a new mom with a 10-week-old baby who sleeps through the night, thanks to a strict routine. However, her mother-in-law (MIL) has a habit of calling late at night, waking up the baby. Despite talking to her MIL and husband about it, the calls continue. One night, the mom warns her husband that if he wakes the baby, he'll have to put him back to sleep. Sure enough, the baby wakes up, and the husband struggles to get him back to sleep. The next day, he's distant, and friends are divided on who's in the wrong. So, who do you think is the a**hole in this situation? Let's see what the internet has to say... 🧐
New parents face rude MIL who disregards newborn's schedule 😤
PeaStreet6542 | PeaStreet6542
MIL demands to wake baby up; husband enables her behavior. NTA.
Sha-Nanegins | Sha-Nanegins
NTA. FAFO 😂. Set boundaries with MIL and husband.
consolelog_a11y | consolelog_a11y
Parenting win: setting boundaries and prioritizing baby's needs 👏
Recent-Hope-7574 | Recent-Hope-7574
Get the pediatrician involved to stand up to rude MIL 😠
Hot-Damage5032 | Hot-Damage5032
Husband needs to step up and set boundaries with rude MIL 😤
Miserable_Dentist_70 | Miserable_Dentist_70
Husband needs to step up and set boundaries with his mother 👀
WelfordNelferd | WelfordNelferd
When MIL won't stop calling, get creative with your responses 😂
RecipeDry | RecipeDry
Mom's boy husband needs to grow a pair 🤣
NorthernLitUp | NorthernLitUp
Set bedtime boundaries with MIL and husband needs to grow spine 👶
COLGkenny | COLGkenny
MIL needs to back off and husband needs to set boundaries 😠
NewAppointment2 | NewAppointment2
Husband needs to grow a spine and set boundaries 🤬
paimad | paimad
Husband needs to grow a spine according to commenter.
No-Locksmith-8590 | No-Locksmith-8590
Husband prioritizing MIL over wife and baby? 😱
KronkLaSworda | KronkLaSworda
Revenge on a Rude MIL: Turnabout is fair play 😠
RagingAardvark | RagingAardvark
Protect baby's sleep by turning off phones; MIL will learn.
jb4380 | jb4380
Husband learns to say NO to MIL. Wife NTA 👏
Fit-Confusion-4595 | Fit-Confusion-4595
Mama bear takes charge to stop MIL's nighttime madness. 💪
forgetregret1day | forgetregret1day
Setting boundaries with a rude MIL 😠 NTA
Total_Vegetable_2246 | Total_Vegetable_2246
Husband needs to grow up and handle his rude MIL 😡
NoName_0169 | NoName_0169
Don't mess with a sleeping baby! NTA, MIL is cruel. 😴
666POD | 666POD
Husband needs to stand up to MIL 🤨
Logical-Cost4571 | Logical-Cost4571
NTA, but husband and MIL need to stop waking baby! 😑
yeahipostedthat | yeahipostedthat
Setting boundaries with MIL. NTA, husband needs to stand up.
OxnardJEM | OxnardJEM
Stand up to the rude MIL demanding to wake up the baby! NTA 😠
midnightsrose77 | midnightsrose77
Husband needs to grow a backbone and put child's needs first 👍
Conscious-List-1292 | Conscious-List-1292
Set boundaries with MIL, stick to your guns, and prioritize baby's sleep 🙌
Dr_Stewie | Dr_Stewie
Cut off toxic friends, set boundaries with MIL 🚨
Desperate-Gas7699 | Desperate-Gas7699
Send a video of baby at bedtime to MIL. NTA 😊
superjen | superjen
Pediatrician reminder sparks concern about baby's sleep schedule. 🚡
Initial_Warning5245 | Initial_Warning5245
Husband needs to put his foot down with his rude MIL 😠
asimpledruidgirl | asimpledruidgirl
Grandma needs to respect the baby's schedule. NTA.
BefuddledPolydactyls | BefuddledPolydactyls
Criticism of father's actions and marriage, no replies.
handsheal | handsheal
NTA, but grandma needs to respect boundaries. 😠
ACM915 | ACM915
Husband learns caving has consequences, hopefully enforces boundaries 🙏
tango421 | tango421
Protecting your newborn's sleep is a father's duty, not convenience. 👍
Catwomaninred | Catwomaninred
Settling bedtime disputes in the kingdom 🙌
Beautiful_Raccoon778 | Beautiful_Raccoon778
Guests wake baby, they take care of baby. 😠
PezGirl-5 | PezGirl-5
Husband needs to step up and be a parent. 👨🍳
Here_IGuess | Here_IGuess
Supportive comment validates new mom's sleep schedule concerns. 👏
VioletFlirtFlame | VioletFlirtFlame
Setting boundaries with MIL for baby's sleep - NTA 👏
Normal-Height-8577 | Normal-Height-8577
Boundaries crossed: MIL and husband need to respect OP 😠
NarwhalEmergency9391 | NarwhalEmergency9391
Politely suggest MIL a no-phone policy for baby's bedtime 😊
ThrowRADel | ThrowRADel
Set boundaries for in-laws with a daily photo compromise 👍
R4eth | R4eth
Husband learns a tough lesson from rude MIL 🤣
Regular_Boot_3540 | Regular_Boot_3540
Supportive partners let each other learn from their actions. 👍
Wandering_Scholar6 | Wandering_Scholar6
Don't enable bad behavior, even from family members 👍
DangerLime113 | DangerLime113
Husband's failure to stand up to MIL earns him consequences. NTA 😎
CollectingRainbows | CollectingRainbows
Consequences for caving to a rude MIL. NTA wins.
Shrek_on_a_Bike | Shrek_on_a_Bike
NTA suggests petty revenge against rude MIL, sparks laughter 😂
bellapenne | bellapenne
Reminder for parents: newborns need frequent feedings at night! 😊
takingshitrn | takingshitrn
Don't wake the baby for selfish reasons. Grandma should understand! 😴
Cardabella | Cardabella
MIL needs to respect boundaries - baby's needs come first 😠
No_Macaroon3545 | No_Macaroon3545
NTA commenter calls out bad parenting behavior. 😠
elliptical-wing | elliptical-wing
NTA! A great tip for discipline and consequences for misbehavior.
Fatigue-Error | Fatigue-Error
Ignoring MIL calls will teach her to reprioritize schedule 🚩
notcomplainingmuch | notcomplainingmuch
User empathizes with OP and calls out MIL's selfishness. 🤔
twonapsaday | twonapsaday
Husband chose rude MIL over baby and wife. NTA's advice 🔥
wlfwrtr | wlfwrtr
Husband's loyalty to MIL is alarming. NTA but prepare for problems 🤔
lamadelyn | lamadelyn
Silence phones to avoid MIL's late-night demands. Husband needs spine.
torne_lignum | torne_lignum
Settle him yourself! NTA mom stands up to rude MIL 😠
DetailEquivalent7708 | DetailEquivalent7708
Setting boundaries with MIL and phone usage. NTA.
Razrgrrl | Razrgrrl
Savage revenge plan to shut MIL down 😈👶
takatine | takatine
Ignoring MIL's calls might be the way out. NTA 🙌
allhinkedup | allhinkedup
Valid point - husband prioritizing MIL over wife and child 😒
DragonSeaFruit | DragonSeaFruit
Husband needs to stand up to his rude and selfish MIL 😤
situationship321 | situationship321
Suggest creative ways to keep MIL happy without sacrificing routine. 😊
adammc44 | adammc44
Spouse should deal with rude MIL, not pass off to wife. 😠
Conspiring_Bitch | Conspiring_Bitch
Set boundaries with MIL by putting phone on Do Not Disturb 👍
DariaRPG | DariaRPG
NTA suggests motivating husband to deal with rude MIL 💪
Brennan_Boru1031 | Brennan_Boru1031
Setting boundaries with family is important for new parents. 🙌
Spiritual-Low8325 | Spiritual-Low8325
Set boundaries with your MIL for your baby's sake! 🙌
Immediate_Mud_2858 | Immediate_Mud_2858
