Brother’s Baby Drama: One Question Sparks Family Feud!

Imagine a family dinner to celebrate a new baby on the way, but instead of joy and excitement, it ends in a family feud! An 18-year-old guy and his older brother (26) have never been super close, but when their mom asked a simple question, things took a turn for the worse. The expectant couple got offended and cut off contact with the mom, leaving the younger brother torn between family loyalty and his future niece or nephew. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story!

The Brothers’ Relationship: Not Close, Not Hating

A Family Dinner to Celebrate the Baby

Mom’s Innocent Question

A Week Later: The Fallout Begins

Younger Brother’s Reaction

Baby Shower Invite: A Tough Decision

No Reason Given, No Baby Shower Attended

A Meeting to Settle the Dispute

The Couple’s Explanation

Accusations Fly

Younger Brother’s Response

Punishing Mom: Ridiculous or Justified?

The Big Question: Baby or Mom?

Mixed Reactions

A Family Torn Apart: Choosing Between Mom and Baby

A simple question during a family dinner celebrating a pregnancy spiraled into a full-blown family feud! The younger brother found himself caught between loyalty to his mom and his future niece or nephew. When the pregnant couple cut off contact with the mom, the younger brother refused to attend the baby shower unless they gave a good reason for their actions. A meeting to settle the dispute only led to more conflict, with the younger brother ultimately choosing his mom over the baby. Some say he’s an a**hole, but is he really? Let’s see what people have to say about this family drama!

Sibling defends mom’s innocent question, deems punishment unfair.

Respecting boundaries = NTA

Stop weaponizing pregnancy and grandkids. NTA for supporting mom.

Defending NTA verdict for mom’s question, criticizing brother’s behavior.

Spidey sense suspects more to story, but NTA for standing up for mom. Soliciting delivery room invitation is a no-no.

Standing up for yourself and asking questions is important.

Sarcastic comment about the absurdity of the situation

Standing up for family values

Pregnancy can make people crazy, but NTA for asking questions ‍♂️

Choosing between family members can be tough. #NTA ❤️

Avoid controlling family members. NTA for keeping distance.

Respecting privacy is key, but cutting contact is extreme

SIL’s controlling behavior causes family feud. NTA stands up.

Mother’s harmless question causes drama, NTA for brother’s wife.

NTA stands up for mom, calls out brother’s immaturity

Being in the delivery room is a huge deal. NTA.

NTA comment shuts down family drama with grace

Setting boundaries with MIL, NTA. No confrontation needed

NTA thinks cutting contact with mom is a cruel overreaction

Asking about baby’s paternity shouldn’t lead to family feud

Respectful grandma asked, SIL cut contact, brother blames grandma. NTA.

Grandma asked to be at birth, brother cut her off. NTA.

No drama here, just an innocent question causing family tension

Supportive comment on NTA’s decision to set boundaries during pregnancy.

Defending Mom’s Right to Ask: NTA Comment Unites

Asking a question doesn’t make you the a**hole

NTA. SIL is TA, and your brother a spineless AH.

Choosing between family members? Not cool, MIL. ‍♀️

NTA. Brother and SIL are grasping at straws, ridiculous behavior.

Standing up for family without disrespecting boundaries.

Respect others’ boundaries when it comes to discussing children.

Choosing between mother and sibling’s unborn child causes family feud

Respectful NTA comment sets clear boundaries for birth attendance.

Defending mama’s honor! NTA and entitled to an opinion

Questioning boundaries: Is mom overstepping or respecting them?

Mother’s offensive question causes family feud. SIL wants distance.

NTA comment praises communication and questions family feud.

Setting boundaries or overreacting? Family drama over delivery room request.

Brother’s family goes NC over baby drama. NTA wins.

SIL doesn’t like mum, uses baby as excuse. NTA.

Asking for permission to see a baby sparks family feud. NTA

Family puts ultimatum on being in baby’s life. YTA.

Power move or genuine concern? NTA sparks family feud

Curious commenter questions MIL’s cut off, sparks speculation.

Mom asked, SIL said no. Is SIL being cruel?

Question sparks family feud, commenter calls out brother’s overreacting wife.

Choosing your mom over your brother’s baby? NTA

Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tough

INFO: Mother’s behavior towards SIL could be the root cause.

Grandma’s harmless question causes family feud. NTA wins.

Asking to be in the delivery room: NTA, but boundaries needed

NTA but family drama brewing over mother’s question about delivery room.

Grandma asked a harmless question, SIL caused unnecessary drama.

Setting boundaries without cutting off family is important.

NTA for setting boundaries, but cutting off contact is extreme.

Don’t be a doormat! Stand up for yourself.

NTA. MIL asked a common question, family blew it up

Heartbreaking fallout from a simple question. NTA comment sympathizes.

Brother’s baby drama ignites family feud. Commenter calls out toxicity.

Sibling’s wife not a MIL, NTA for respecting her answer

Defending the OP’s mom for asking a reasonable question. NTA. ‍♀️

NTA commenter defends woman who asked to be in delivery room.

Minor infraction or not, cutting family ties seems excessive ‍♂️

Calling out their BS, NTA asks a simple question

Curious comment raises suspicions about family dynamics.

NTA shuts down entitled family in baby drama

Mom’s behavior is unjustified. OP is NTA.

Double standards? NTA calls out family drama

Unborn baby used as a weapon? NTA calls out family drama

Sibling’s partner controlling, family feud ensues, commenter advises reconciliation.

Family feud over emotionally intelligent decision. NTA wins.