Picture this: you’re 18 weeks pregnant, taking care of three kids, and managing a farm full of animals. You’re exhausted, and your back is killing you. Your husband offers to help, but then your mother-in-law steps in and calls you a ‘lemon.’ What would you do? This woman’s story is full of conflict, drama, and emotional impact, as she decides to stand up for herself and kick her mother-in-law out of the house. But was she right to do so? Let’s dive into the story and find out.
Pregnant & Overwhelmed

A Day in the Life

MIL’s Visit

Husband’s Support

Grateful Wife

The ‘Lemon’ Comment

Confrontation Time!

Husband’s Understanding

Additional Info

Past Relationships & Current Situation

Living Together & Marriage

Husband’s Reaction ♂️

Relevant Questions?

Wife vs. Mother-in-Law: The Lemon Showdown
In a tale of family drama and emotional turmoil, a pregnant wife finds herself at odds with her mother-in-law after being called a ‘lemon.’ Despite being overwhelmed with three kids and a farm to manage, the wife receives support from her loving husband. However, when her MIL makes the hurtful comment, she decides to stand up for herself and kick her out of the house. Now, the MIL keeps calling and leaving messages, claiming the wife was rude for kicking her out. Was the wife justified in her actions, or did she overreact? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy situation…
MIL calls pregnant wife a ‘lemon’ and claims son’s house as hers. NTA.
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Respect is key in any relationship. NTA for setting boundaries.

Supportive comment, encouraging setting boundaries with mother-in-law.

Defending pregnant wife from MIL’s insults, NTA

Standing up for yourself and your family is never rude.

Advice on Braxton Hicks and NTA judgement.

Asserting ownership of shared house, NTA comment shuts down criticism.

Empathetic comment validates OP’s feelings of offense towards MIL’s comment.

NTA. MIL called pregnant wife ‘lemon’, husband kicked her out

Respect is key, NTA for kicking out disrespectful MIL

Don’t blame the offended, be accountable for your words!

Respect is key in a shared family home. #NTA

A humorous comment about seeking validation and upvotes.

Insulting a pregnant woman is never okay, NTA for kicking out MIL

Supportive comment applauds kicking out disrespectful MIL

Supportive comment and advice for dealing with toxic MIL.

Insulting the host? Invitation disappears. MIL owes apology. NTA
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Husband should have defended his wife against MIL’s insult

MIL called her a ‘lemon’, commenter advises strict consequences.

MILs be wilidin . NTA for setting boundaries.

Pregnant woman commiserates with OP and shares her experience.

MIL called her a ‘lemon’, pregnant wife kicked her out

Stand up to your monster-in-law and set boundaries

MIL called her a ‘lemon’ , NTA kicks her out

A commenter is confused about why ‘Lemon’ is insulting. NTA.

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.
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Husband needs to handle his mom’s insults. NTA

MIL disrespected OP and needs to learn to let go

MIL called her a ‘lemon’, commenter says NTA and suggests consequences.

Husband needs to step up and confront MIL’s disrespectful behavior

Cutting off toxic MIL for calling her a ‘lemon’

Defending pregnant wife against MIL’s insults, NTA wins the day

Setting boundaries with in-laws in your own home. NTA

Stand your ground! MIL’s problem if she can’t see it

Savage response to MIL’s insult. Lemonade anyone?

Supportive husband in spite of MIL’s behavior. NTA.

Standing up to disrespectful MIL. NTA!

Basic decency is not too much to ask for

Supportive comment, wishing well for the pregnant wife

Supportive comment with a touch of humor and congratulations
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Standing up to MIL, but husband should have helped

“Lemon” insult leads to MIL getting kicked out. NTA.

Asserting boundaries: NTA kicks out MIL for insulting nickname

Supportive comment suggests seeking help on overbearing MIL subreddit

Supportive comment on kicking out MIL, happy Father’s Day

Stand your ground and demand respect from your MIL

MIL insults pregnant wife, husband supports her. NTA

NTA kicks out MIL for insulting pregnant wife

MIL insults pregnant wife, demands apology, and disrespects her home. NTA.

A lemon of a comment, but NTA for kicking out MIL

Setting boundaries with in-laws is crucial. NTA for standing up.

Supportive comment for pregnant wife handling difficult MIL and responsibilities

MIL’s unrealistic expectations lead to deserved NTA judgement.

NTA! Congrats on pregnancy! MIL should apologize for rude comment
