Mom Jokes About Baby Not Being Hers In-Laws Lose It

We all know that family gatherings can be a breeding ground for drama, especially when it comes to in-laws. One new mom found herself in the middle of a family feud when she decided to crack a joke about her baby not being hers. Her in-laws didn’t find it funny and things quickly escalated. ‍♀️ What started as a lighthearted attempt to diffuse the situation turned into a full-blown argument. Let’s dive into the story!

The Joke That Started It All

Baby Resemblance Drama

In-Laws’ Obsession

Constant Comments

The Joke Continues

In-Laws’ Reaction

Mother-In-Law Visits ‍♀️

Mom’s Response

Keeping It Light ‍♀️

Mother-In-Law’s Reaction

Husband’s Reaction

In-Laws Can’t Take a Joke ‍♀️

This new mom tried to lighten the mood with a joke about her baby not being hers, but her in-laws didn’t find it funny at all. Instead, they got upset and accused her of insinuating the baby wasn’t her husband’s or that they weren’t her real family. The mother-in-law even went as far as fake crying to the husband about how ‘mean’ the mom was. But was the joke really that bad, or did the in-laws just need to lighten up? Let’s see what the internet thinks about this situation…

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws can’t take it

Savage comeback shuts down in-laws.

Sassy comeback to MIL’s constant comparison, NTA wins.

Sassy response shuts down rude in-laws. NTA

Joking about baby not being yours? NTA, in-laws overreacted

Red flag: In-laws overstepping boundaries. Seek support on r/JustNoMIL.

Defending against in-laws’ insults, commenter questions husband’s reaction.

NTA. In-laws trying to claim the baby. Mom jokes back.

NTA shuts down rude in-laws with humor and husband needs counseling

In-laws disapprove of marriage? Commenter is NTA.

In-laws disrespect new mom, she responds with humor. NTA.

Joking to cope with passive-aggressive MIL, NTA

NTA! MIL insulted OP’s baby and husband needs to intervene.

NTA calls out in-law’s hypocrisy, deems her ‘horrible’

New mom with a sense of humor claps back at in-laws

MIL’s comments: harmless or problematic? Need more context.

Joining in on the joke doesn’t make it less hurtful. NTA

New mother jokes about baby not being hers, gets support

Respondent suggests simple solution to family drama with humor

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, NTA according to comment.

Claiming a baby looks like someone is a mandatory lie

NTA stands up to rude in-laws with a witty comeback.

In-laws making mom feel bad, husband not shutting it down

In-laws can joke about parentage but can’t take it? Hypocrites!

Responding to in-laws’ rudeness with humor is NTA

Mom shuts down rude in-laws with a hilarious joke

Standing up for yourself is important but don’t escalate tensions

Woman shuts down ex’s family’s nasty jokes about her twins.

MIL doesn’t like OP, but OP turns the joke on them

NTA comment suggests hilarious comebacks to in-laws’ outrage.

Woman jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws take it seriously.

Defending NTH mom who made harmless joke, sharing relatable experience

In-laws claiming baby looks like them, not mixed-race parents. NTA.

MIL makes hurtful comments, husband needs to support firm boundaries

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, defends humor with examples

Hilarious NTA comment shuts down difficult in-laws

Husband needs to step up and shut down mom’s jokes

Joking with family is okay, in-laws need to chill

Sass and logic shut down passive aggressive MIL.

Mom’s passive-aggressive joke about baby sparks NTA response.

NTA. Timeouts may be necessary to enforce boundaries with MIL.

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws overreact. NTA.

NTA. Witty clapback to passive-aggressive in-laws.

Supportive comment with advice for new parents dealing with in-laws. ❤️

Humorous response to offensive in-laws, husband needs to intervene

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, commenter shares relatable story

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws lose it

Defending OP and questioning in-laws’ racism. Hopeful but cautious.

Mom not the a**hole, but in-laws need to back off

NTA! Humorous response to in-laws. Explanation to husband needed.

Defending against racist in-laws, spouse’s support needed.

Mom shuts down in-laws’ insecurity with hilarious joke

Mom proves baby is hers after in-laws question paternity

MIL jokes about baby not being hers, gets confronted by son.

Supportive commenter offers advice on handling in-laws.

NTA. Older family members insisting babies look only like them

New parents joke about baby not being theirs, in-laws overreact.

NTA shuts down MIL’s inappropriate comments with fiery response

Mixed-race child looks white, mom jokes about hospital switch. NTA.

Directness is key, but passive-aggressive comments are a trap

Humorous NTA response to in-laws’ jerk behavior

NTA and hilarious clapback to ridiculous in-laws

Spouse needs to shut down in-laws’ rude comments.

Mom jokes about baby not being hers, suspects aliens or affair.

Assertive response to intrusive in-laws.

Defending OP’s mom against rude in-laws and spineless husband.

Fascinating insight on grandparents’ behavior towards grandkids. NTA.